Tenant Support Worker

• Employment Status CasualHeader 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 Drake Road Supportive Housing Days and Hours of work 7 days a week, day, afternoon/evening and overnight shifts, weekdays, weekends and holidaysShifts 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 Night premium will be given to staff that work 50% or more of their shift between 00:00-08:00 Hours Salary $33.49 - 35.31 depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement) Job Summary The Tenant Support Worker (TSW) 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.
• The TSW works with residents to provide assistance, support, education, and skills training.
• The TSW will work with tenants to maintain and develop greater independence and stability with the goal of a healthier and more independent living arrangement.
• 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 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 Education, Training and Experience

Diploma in Community Social Service Class 5 BC Drivers’ License (*Only if required) OFA 1 First Aid Certificate Food Safe Certificate (*Only if required) Recent related experience of two (2) year’s OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience OR other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the work. A minimum of two (2) years sobriety if having alcohol and/or drug problems. Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector

Skills and Abilities