Tenant Support Worker

Lookout Housing and Health Society; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 46,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Job summary

Lookout Housing and Health Society seeks a part-time Tenant Support Worker to assist residents with independence and stability. You will join a COR-certified site, perform assessments, administration of finances and medication, and support tenants in daily living tasks.

Work involves night shifts, shift premiums, and regular safety compliance. A diploma in community social services and relevant certifications are required; a valid BC driver’s license may be needed for some duties.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in tenant intakes and provide support services and assessments.
• Identify tenant challenges, develop service plans and crisis interventions.
• Help tenants meet basic needs with long-term support.
• Complete required paperwork and maintain data.

Skills

Mental Health resources

Income Support

Harm Reduction

Trauma Informed

Addictions Support

Task execution

Independent work

Communication

Prioritization

Guest observation

Rapport

Instruction

Empathy

Problem solving

Crisis skills

Education

Diploma in Community Social Service

OFA 1 First Aid

Food Safe Certificate

Class 5 BC Driver's License

Experience in social services

Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector

Two years sobriety (alcohol/drug problems)

Job description

Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Part Time - Temporary until incumbent return

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

Baird Blackstone Building

Days and Hours of work

Friday through Saturday | S hift times will be 2359 - 0759 Hours
Sunday through Monday | Shift times will be 2300 - 0700 Hours
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

$33.49 - 35.31depending 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 andphilosophy 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
• 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 September 1, 2026 at 5:00 pm