Tenant Support & Independence Advocate

Lookout Housing and Health; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Lookout Housing and Health Society in Courtenay, BC, is seeking a Tenant Support Worker to assist residents with daily living, education, and skill development. The role reports to the Site Manager and supports independence to promote healthier, more stable living arrangements.

Successful applicants must complete respirator fit testing and comply with WorkSafeBC requirements. A clean shaven face is required for proper respirator seals during testing.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Social Service is required.
• Class 5 BC Driver's License if required.
• OFA 1 First Aid Certificate or equivalent.
• Food Safe certificate if required.
• Two years sobriety if alcohol/drug issues.
• Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector.

Responsibilities

• Participate in tenant intakes and provide support services and assessments.
• Identify tenant challenges, develop service plans, crisis intervention, and administer finances.
• Ensure basic needs are met by working with residents long-term.
• Complete required paperwork and maintain data.
• Assist volunteers and practicum students on site.
• Occasional external work; driving may be useful.
• Adhere to health and safety policies at all times.
• Support throughout shifts with alertness and engagement.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Observing guests

Education

Diploma in Community Social Service

Class 5 BC Driver's License

OFA 1 First Aid Certificate

Food Safe Certificate

Job description

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Date: Aug 28, 2026

Location: Courtenay, BC, CA

Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Casual

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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

The Junction-Courtenay

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

Night premium will be given to staff that work 50% or more of their shift between 00:00-08:00 Hours

Salary

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

Job Summary

The Tenant Support Worker (TSW) 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. The TSW works with residents to provide assistance, support, education, and skills training. The TSW will work with tenants to maintain and develop greater independence and stability with the goal of a healthier and more independent living arrangement.

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
• 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 Service
• Class 5 BC Drivers’ License (*Only if required)
• OFA 1 First Aid Certificate
• Food Safe Certificate (*Only if required)
• Recent related experience of two (2) year’s OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience OR other qualifications determined to be reasonable and relevant to the work.
• A minimum of two (2) years sobriety if having alcohol and/or drug problems.
• Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge/familiarity with related resources such as: Mental Health, Income Assistance,
• Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Practice, Addictions Support organizations, etc.
• Ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others
• Ability to operate related equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to observe and recognize changes in guests
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with guests
• Home management skills
• Ability to instruct
• Suitability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills
• Advocacy Skills
  
  

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until August 30, 2026 at 5:00 pm

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