Outreach Worker Lookout Housing and Health Society Full Time- Temporary 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.

Courtenay Temp Winter Shelter

Tuesday through Saturday Shift times will be 0800 - 1600 Hours Shifts are 7.5 hours in length The Outreach Worker reports to the Designated Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout's Code of Ethics. Outreach workers provide a variety of support, direction, assistance and advocacy services to clients including, but not limited to, those facing challenges with secure housing, addictions, mental health, HIV etc.

The Outreach

Worker provides support and advocacy for treatment and follow up services for those who do not adequately utilize needed services. To provide assistance, support and skills training to adults in order to establish and maintain stable living situations as independently as possible Will discuss, isolate and assess problems, and develop a flexible plan of action Will ensure basic needs are met by networking clientele with needed services, providing crisis intervention as necessary,



and administering finances and medications or arranging coverage Complete required records and maintain statistical data Aid in the training and upgrading of placement programs for staff, volunteers and students Sleeping during shifts is not permitted or equivalent combination of education, training and experience; and prefer a minimum of one (1) year case management experience Familiarity with community resources; Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate and a Class 5 Driver's Licence and Driver's Abstract Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset Excellent communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skills Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector Respirator Fit Test Requirement ~ 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.

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. "

📌 Full Time Outreach Worker Full Time Outreach Worker (Courtenay)
🏢 Lookout Housing + Health Society
📍 Courtenay