Job Board > Shelter Case Worker #0347 - Lookout Housing and Health Society
Position: Shelter Case Worker #0347
Deadline: June 9, 2022
Posted: June 3, 2022
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Job Description / Duties
NOTICE: JOB POSTING #0347
POSITION: Shelter Case Worker (Grid 34) 1 Temporary Full Time – Gateway Shelter
HOURS AND DAYS OF WORK:
Monday through Friday
Shift times will be from 08:00 to 16:00 hours
Shifts are 8 hours in length
Days of rest shall be consecutive. Schedule may change with two weeks’ notice
Probationary/qualifying period will be 488 hours with mid and end point reviews.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Shelter Case Worker (SCW) reports to the Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics. SCWs are direct support staff working within a drop-in and peer support for homeless adults who struggle with a variety of issues such as homelessness, addictions and mental health. SCWs carry out a variety of duties related to supporting and referring guests to services.
JOB DUTIES (In Brief):
Provide support, supervision, and assistance to homeless adults who may be facing multiple barriers
Assist guests with identifying and assessing needs/issues and developing a flexible plan of action to ensure basic requirements are met; may relate to housing, food, health, legal, financial, and other needs
Follow up on crisis support by referring to various community and other services to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all
Provide other related on-site services
Complete required records and maintain statistical data
Support others in the shelter who are in need of assistance
Provide assistance for new staff
Job duties are complex and may have a few disagreeable factors
Qualifications / Required Skills
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCE:
Related Diploma or Certificate; or minimum Grade 12 education, plus two (2) years of recent related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Familiarity with community resources; particularly addiction, mental health, welfare and harm reduction
Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
Must have two doses of COVID 19 Vaccine
Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset
Demonstrated Case Planning skills
Ability to work independently or in a team setting
Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload
Excellent communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skills
Understands and maintains clientele/worker boundaries
Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment
Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks and operate job related equipment
A minimum of two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use
Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector
Additional Information
Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment.
Salary: $26.42 Per Hour (as per the Collective Agreement)
Contact Information
TO APPLY: Submit cover letter and resume, and quote Job Posting # in the subject line
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted until June 9, 2022 at 5:00pm
“All employees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9.” Internal applicants must notify manager of intent to apply. External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.
ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED c. BCGEU, Shop Steward
Employer Profile
Lookout Housing and Health Society is a charitable organization and social safety net that provides housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income, who have few, if any, housing or support options. As the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. We believe that helping people help themselves is essential in addressing homelessness and all the issues that surround it. Securing appropriate housing is
the first and most essential step in achieving responsible and independent individuals. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca.