Date: Sep 14, 2026

Location: Abbotsford, BC, CA

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Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Part Time - Permanent

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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

Sumas ABI

Days and Hours of work

Sunday through Monday

Shift times will be 1500 - 2300Hours

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

Salary

$29.62 - 31.40 depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)

Job Summary The Program Support Worker reports to the Program Manager or designate and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics.

The Program Support

Worker carries out a variety of duties related to the operation of the facility including accepting referrals based on predetermined criteria, intake and orienting guests, providing Resource that meets the mental, developmental and/or physical disabilities of the guests. This position deals with the public, other service agencies and professionals involved in the Resource of the guests.

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 tenant intakes,



and provide support services and assessments

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

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

Complete required paperwork 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

Assists clients with activities of daily living such as feeding, lifts and transfers, grooming, and toileting

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

Qualifications & Competence

Diploma in Community Social Services

Minimum Grade 12 education plus two (2) years of recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

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

Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate

Must have Class 5 driver's License, Drivers Abstract and Business Insurance

Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset

Ability to work independently or in a team setting

Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload

Excellent communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skills

Ability to understand and maintain clientele/worker boundaries

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

Quick learner and self-motivated

Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks and operate job related equipment A minimum two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use

Criminal Record Clearance for the Vulnerable Sector

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until September 22, 2026 at 5:00pm

📌 Program Support Worker (Abbotsford)
🏢 Lookout Housing And Health Society
📍 Abbotsford