Job Title Program Support Worker

Lookout Housing + Health Society; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Program Support Worker role at a leading organization focuses on assisting adults with low income who require housing and support services. Responsibilities include tenant intakes, crisis intervention, and ensuring clients' basic needs through dedicated support and collaboration with community resources. Ideal candidates possess relevant qualifications and experience in social services.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education with 2 years related experience.
• Familiarity with community resources for addiction and mental health.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Will participate in tenant intakes and provide support services.
• Ensure that basic needs are met through ongoing support.
• Complete required paperwork and maintain evaluative data.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Intervention Skills

Organization

Stress Management

Education

Diploma in Community Social Services

Grade 12 education

Tools

Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate

Class 5 Driver's License

Job description

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Date: Jun 10, 2025

Location: Surrey, BC, CA

Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Part Time Permanent

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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

91st Avenue, Surrey

Days and Hours of work

Friday through Monday

Shift times will be 07:00 - 15:00 Hours (Fri-Sat) and 07:30 - 15:30 Hours (Sun-Mon)

Shifts 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

Salary

$31.56 - 33.28 depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)

Job Summary

The Program Support Worker reports to the Program Manager or designate and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics. The Program Support Worker carries out a variety of duties related to the operation of the facility including accepting referrals based on predetermined criteria, intake and orienting guests, providing Resource that meets the mental, developmental and/or physical disabilities of the guests. This position deals with the public, other service agencies and professionals involved in the Resource of the guests.

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
• Assists clients with activities of daily living such as feeding, lifts and transfers, grooming, and toileting
• 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

• Diploma in Community Social Services
• Minimum Grade 12 education plus two (2) years of recent related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Familiarity with community resources, particularly addiction, mental health, and harm reduction
• Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
• Must have Class 5 driver's License, Drivers Abstract and Business Insurance
• Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset
• 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
  
  

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until June 17, 2025 at 5:00pm

“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 apply through "Career Opportunities" on SAP. External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.

c. BCGEU, Shop Steward

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.

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