Casual Tenant Support Worker - Mission, Canada - Lookout Housing and Health Society

Lookout Housing and Health Society

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Mission, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

NOTICE:
JOB POSTING #CASUAL

POSITION:
Casual Tenant Support Worker Cedar Valley Corrections, Mission

SALARY:
$26.42 (as per the Collective Agreement)

HOURS AND DAYS OF WORK: 7 days a week, day, afternoon/evening and overnight shifts, weekdays, weekends and holidays

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.

JOB DUTIES (In Brief):

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 longterm, 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
Supporting and assisting the individual in the reintegration into the community
Checking in on the individual at regular intervals
Supporting other tenants at the site as needed
Conducting building and perimeter checks at regular intervals

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCE:

Related Diploma or Certificate; or 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

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

Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset
Class 4 driver's Licence 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 selfmotivated
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
Staff will require Correctional Services Reliability Security Clearance