Shelter Resource Worker

Lookout Housing and Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Lookout Housing and Health Society in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a Shelter Resource Worker for a 24-hour emergency shelter serving homeless adults. You will perform intakes, orientations, and connect guests with community resources, reporting to the Site Manager.

Respirator fit testing is required and WorkSafeBC health and safety requirements must be met. Shifts include day, evening, overnight; probationary period applies under the collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Related Certificate or Grade 12 education plus two years of related experience.
• Familiarity with community resources including addiction, mental health, income assistance and harm reduction.
• Current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate.
• CPI, Naloxone and Trauma Informed Practice 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.
• Understanding boundaries between clients and workers.
• Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, supervision, and assistance to homeless adults facing barriers.
• Accept referrals and share information about Lookout external resources.
• Refer guests to community services.
• Interview guests and provide basic necessities; ensure a safe environment.
• Complete required records and maintain statistical data.
• Support others in the shelter who need assistance.
• Provide assistance for new staff.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols and note any hazards.
• Stay attentive during shifts; no sleeping during working hours.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent worker

Strong organizational skills

Stress management

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

Grade 12 education

Two years related experience

Occupational First Aid Level 1

Job description

Date: Sep 24, 2026

Location: Vancouver, BC, CA

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: 1660 SPUDS

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

$29.62 - 31.40 depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)

Job Summary

The Shelter Resource Worker (SRW) 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. SRWs are direct service staff working within a 24-hour, 7-days-a-week emergency shelter for homeless adults who struggle with a variety of issues such as homelessness, addictions, and mental health. The SRW provides intakes, orientations, and support for guests entering the shelter. The SRW will connect with public service agencies relevant to the needs of the shelter 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

• Provide support, supervision, and assistance to homeless adults who may be facing multiple barriers
• Accept referrals, and identify and share information with a variety of Lookout’s external resources
• Refer guests to a variety of community services
• Interview and provide basic necessities; ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all
• Complete required records and maintain statistical data
• Support others in the shelter who are in need of assistance
• Provide assistance for new staff
• Job duties are complex and may have a few disagreeable factor
• 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 Certificate; or minimum Grade 12 education, plus two (2) years of recent related experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Familiarity with community resources; such as addiction, mental health, income assistance and harm reduction
• Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate
• Crisis Intervention Skills (CPI), Naloxone and Trauma Inform Practice 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 of two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use
• Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector required

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until October 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm