Clinical Support Worker (British Columbia)

Clinical Support Worker (British Columbia)

17 Aug
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Lookout Housing And Health Society
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British Columbia

17 Aug

Lookout Housing And Health Society

British Columbia

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Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status
Casual

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We provide housing and a range of support services to adults with low or no income who have few, if any, housing or support options. Because the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca

Location
Carr's Place
15 minute walk from Gateway Skytrain

Days and Hours of work
7 days a week, day, afternoon/evening and overnight shifts, weekdays, weekends and holidays
Shifts are 7.5 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

$33.49 - 35.31 depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)

Job Summary
The Clinical Support Worker (CSW) reports to Site Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics. The CSW works with residents to provide assistance, support, education and skill training. Will work with resident to maintain and develop greater independence and stability with the goal of a healthier and more independent living arrangement.

This position requires successful completion of respirator fit testing, as Lookout is COR (Certificate of Recognition) certified and must comply with WorkSafeBC health and safety requirements. To ensure a proper respirator seal during fit testing and use, employees are required to be clean-shaven where the respirator seals against the face.

Job Duties





Will participate in resident intake and provide support services and assessment

Will identify challenges for resident and develop service plans, crisis intervention, administer finances and medication

Ensure that basic needs are met by working closely with the individual on a long-term, ongoing basis

Complete required paper work and maintain statistical and evaluative data

Assist with volunteers and practicum students on site

Some external work is likely to occur. Use of an automobile may at times be useful

Case planning

Employees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permitted

Responsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety program

Other duties as required

Qualifications & Competence

Related Diploma or Certificate or minimum Grade 12 education, plus two (2) year of recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Familiarity with community resources, particularly addiction, mental health and harm reduction.

Must have current OFA 1 First Aid Certificate

Crisis Intervention Skills Training an asset

Class 4 driver's License an asset

Ability to work independently or in a team setting

Solid ability to manage stress and organize workload

Excellent communication, writing and documentation and organizational skills.

Understands and maintain clientele/worker boundaries

Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment

Quick learner and self-motivated

Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks and operate job related equipment.

Minimum of two years sobriety required

Criminal Record Clearance – vulnerable sector

Closing Date
Applications will be accepted until September 18, 2026 at 5:00 pm

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📌 Clinical Support Worker (British Columbia)
🏢 Lookout Housing And Health Society
📍 British Columbia

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