Outreach Worker

Lookout Housing and Health Society; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 45,460 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Lookout Housing and Health Society seeks an Outreach Worker to provide direct support and advocacy for adults facing housing instability, addictions, and mental health challenges. You will help clients access services, coordinate crisis interventions, and assist with finances and medications under COR-certified safety guidelines.

The role requires respirator fit testing readiness, a clean-shaven face for proper seal, and the ability to work with diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Related Diploma or Certificate; or Grade 12 education plus two years of related experience.
• Familiarity with community resources; addiction, mental health, welfare and harm reduction.
• Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate and a Class 5 Driver’s Licence and Driver’s Abstract.
• 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.
• Understand and maintain clientele/worker boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance, support and skills training to adults to establish and maintain stable living situations.
• Secure and maintain stable, independent living situations where possible.
• Discuss, isolate and assess problems, and develop a flexible plan of action.
• Ensure basic needs are met by connecting clients with needed services and providing crisis intervention as necessary.
• Manage finances or arrange coverage for medications as needed.
• Complete required records and maintain data.
• Assist in training and upgrading placement programs for staff and volunteers.
• May drive the company vehicle as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Stress management

Documentation

Crisis intervention

First Aid

Driver's license

Criminal record check

Community resources

Education

Diploma/Certificate or Grade 12+experience

Job description

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Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Casual

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

Surrey Health Solutions (Society)

Days and Hours of work

7 days a week, day, afternoon/evening and overnight shifts, weekdays, weekends and holidays
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

$33.49 - 35.31depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)

Job Summary

The 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 stable 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.

This 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.

Job Duties

• To provide assistance, support and skills training to adults in order to establish and maintain stable living situations as independently as possible
• Will work on securing and maintaining stable, independent living situations where possible
• Will discuss, isolate and assess problems, and develop a flexible plan of action
• Will ensure basic needs are met by networking clientele with needed services, providing crisis intervention as necessary, and administering finances and medications or arranging coverage
• Will provide crisis intervention as necessary, administer finances and medications or arrange coverage
• Complete required records and maintain statistical data
• Aid in the training and upgrading of placement programs for staff, volunteers and students
• Will drive company vehicle at times
• Job duties are complex and may have a few disagreeable factors
• 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

Related 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 of one (1) year case management experience

Familiarity with community resources; particularly addiction, mental health, welfare, and harm reduction

Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate and a Class 5 Driver’s Licence and Driver’s Abstract

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

Understands and maintains clientele/worker boundaries

Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment

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 - Vulnerable Sector

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until August 28, 2026 at 5:00 pm