Job Description

NOTICE: JOB POSTING #0934

POSITION: Tenant Support Worker (Grid 34) 1 Full Time Temporary – Sakura So/Jim Green, Vancouver

(Position is temporary)

SALARY: $30.64 (as per the Collective Agreement)

HOURS AND DAYS OF WORK:

· Wednesday through Sunday

· Shift times will be 15:00 – 23:00 Hours (Wed-Fri) at Sakura So and 15:00 – 23:00 Hours (Sat-Sun) at Jim Green

· Shifts are 7.5 hours in length

· Days of rest shall be consecutive. Schedule may change with two weeks’ notice

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 (In Brief):

· 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

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCE:

· Related Diploma in Social Services, plus two (2) years of recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

· Familiarity with community resources, such as addictions, mental health, income assistance and harm reduction

· Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate

· Must have two doses of COVID 19 Vaccine

· Crisis Intervention Skills (CPI), Naloxone and Trauma Informed Practice training is an asset

· Class 5 driver's Licence

· 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 environment

· 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 required

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

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $30.64 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• supportive care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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