Tenant Support Worker - Vancouver, Canada - Lookout Housing and Health Society

Lookout Housing and Health Society

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

NOTICE:
JOB POSTING #1037

POSITION:
Tenant Support Worker - Life Skills (Grid 34) 1 Full Time - Tamura House, Vancouver

(Position is temporary)

SALARY:
$30.64 (as per the Collective Agreement)

HOURS AND DAYS OF WORK:

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Sunday through Thursday

Shift times will be
8:00 16:00 (Sunday
Monday), 15:00 23:00 (Tuesday
Thursday)
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

JOB SUMMARY:

The Tenant Support Worker - Life Skills (TSW) reports to 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 - Life Skills teaches and develops life skills with residents, in groups or individually.

Will work with tenant to maintain and develop greater independence and stability with the goal of a healthier and more independent living arrangement.

JOB DUTIES (In Brief):

Accompany and assist residents with shopping and community kitchen activities
Teach hygiene and organizing skills to aid tenants in room and personal cleaning
Arrange educational or training events for residents if applicable
Participate in tenant intake and provide support services and assessment
Will identify challenges for tenant and develop service plans, crisis intervention, administer finances and medication
Ensure that basic needs are met by working closely with the individual on a longterm, ongoing basis
Complete required paper work 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

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

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Must have current OFA 1 First Aid Certificate
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Must have two doses of COVID 19 Vaccine

Crisis Intervention Skills Training an asset
Class 4 driver's Licence an asset
Ability to work independently or in a team setting
Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload
Excellent communication, writing and documentation and organizational skills.
Understands and maintain clientele/worker boundaries
Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment
Quick learner and selfmotivated
Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks and operate job related equipment.
A minimum of two (2) years sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use.
Criminal Record Clearance vulnerable sector