Company: Lookout Housing and Health SocietyEmployment StatusCasualWe 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.CaLocationCowichan Valley Wellness and Recovery CentreDays and Hours of work7 days a week, day, afternoon/evening and overnight shifts, weekdays, weekends and holidaysShifts are 7.5 hours in lengthDays of rest shall be consecutive. Schedule may change with two weeks' noticeProbationary/qualifying period will be 488 hours with mid and end point reviews$33.49 - 35.31depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)Job SummaryThe 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.Job DutiesTo provide assistance, support and skills training to adults in order to establish and maintain stable living situations as independently as possibleWill work on securing and maintaining stable, independent living situations where possibleWill discuss,



isolate and assess problems, and develop a flexible plan of actionWill ensure basic needs are met by networking clientele with needed services, providing crisis intervention as necessary, and administering finances and medications or arranging coverageWill provide crisis intervention as necessary, administer finances and medications or arrange coverageComplete required records and maintain statistical dataAid in the training and upgrading of placement programs for staff, volunteers and studentsWill drive company vehicle at timesJob duties are complex and may have a few disagreeable factorsEmployees are expected to remain alert and attentive during working hours. Sleeping during shifts is not permittedResponsible for complying with and contributing to all aspects of health and safety programQualifications & CompetenceRelated Diploma or Certificate; or minimum Grade 12 education plus two (2) years of recent related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience; and prefer a minimum ofone (1) year case management experienceFamiliarity with community resources; particularly addiction,mental health, welfare,



and harm reductionMust have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate and a Class 5 Driver's Licence and Driver's AbstractCrisis Intervention Skills Training is an assetAbility to work independently or in a team settingStrong ability to manage stress and organize workloadExcellent communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skillsUnderstands and maintains clientele/worker boundariesAbility to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environmentStrong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks and operate job related equipmentA minimum two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug useCriminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable SectorRespirator Fit Test RequirementThis 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.Closing DateApplications will be accepted until December 3, 2026 at 5:00 pmLookout 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."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.

📌 Outreach Worker (Canada)
🏢 Lookout society
📍 Canada