Program Support Worker

Lookout Housing and Health; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lookout Housing and Health Society in Abbotsford, BC seeks a Program Support Worker to assist residents with intake, referrals, and daily living activities. You will work under the Program Manager to carry out duties in line with Lookout’s mission and ethics.

The role requires completing respirator fit testing, COR certification compliance, and maintaining safety standards while supporting adults with varying needs.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Social Services.
• Minimum Grade 12 education plus two years related experience.
• Current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate.
• Class 5 Driver's Licence with valid Driver's Abstract.
• Familiarity with addiction, mental health, and harm reduction.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in intake and assess tenant needs.
• Develop service plans and crisis intervention when required.
• Assist with finances, medications, and daily living activities.
• Complete paperwork and maintain data records.
• Support volunteers and practicum students on site.

Skills

Service coordination

Communication

Work independently

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

Diploma in Community Social Services

Grade 12 + 2 years related experience

Tools

First Aid Level 1

Class 5 Driver's Licence

Job description

Date

Oct 8, 2026

Location

Abbotsford, BC, CA

Company

Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Full Time- Temporary until incumbent return

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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

Sumas ABI

Days and Hours of work

Tuesday through Saturday

Shift times

2300 - 0700 Hours

Shift length

7.5 hours in length

Days of rest

consecutive. Schedule may change with two weeks’ notice

Probationary/qualifying period

488 hours with mid and end point reviews

Salary

$33.49 - 35.31 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.

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

• 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 October 15, 2026 at 5:00 pm

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.

"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 notify manager of intent to apply. External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.

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

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