Clinical Support Specialist for Independent Living

Lookout Housing and Health Society; North Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Lookout Housing and Health Society is seeking a Clinical Support Worker (CSW) for Dovercourt in Vancouver. You will work with residents to provide assistance, education, and skills training to promote independence and stability in daily living.

The role requires respirator fit testing readiness and adherence to COR health and safety standards. A strong commitment to harm reduction and community resources is essential.

Qualifications

• Related Diploma or Certificate or minimum Grade 12 education, plus two (2) year of recent related experience.
• Familiarity with community resources, particularly addiction, mental health and harm reduction.
• Must have current OFA 1 First Aid Certificate.
• Crisis Intervention Skills Training an asset.
• Class 4 driver's License an asset.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting.
• Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload.
• Excellent communication, writing and documentation and organizational skills.
• Understands 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.
• Minimum of two years sobriety required.
• Criminal Record Clearance – vulnerable sector.

Responsibilities

• Will participate in resident intake and provide support services and assessment.
• Will identify challenges for resident and develop service plans, crisis intervention, administer finances and medication.
• Ensure that basic needs are met by working closely with the individual on a long-term, ongoing basis.
• Complete required paper work 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.
• Case planning.
• 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.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Stress management

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

Diploma/Certificate or Grade 12 + 2 years related experience

Job description

Lookout Housing and Health Society is seeking a Clinical Support Worker (CSW) for Dovercourt in Vancouver. You will work with residents to provide assistance, education, and skills training to promote independence and stability in daily living.

The role requires respirator fit testing readiness and adherence to COR health and safety standards. A strong commitment to harm reduction and community resources is essential.