Clinical Support Worker

Lookout Housing and Health Society•Vancouver, BC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Related Diploma or Certificate or minimum Grade 12 education, plus two (2) year of recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Familiarity with community resources, particularly addiction, mental health and harm reduction.
Must have current OFA 1 First Aid Certificate.
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 self-motivated.
Strong physical and mental ability to perform work tasks and operate job related equipment.
Minimum of two years sobriety required.
Criminal Record Clearance – vulnerable sector.

Nice To Haves

Crisis Intervention Skills Training an asset
Class 4 driver's License an asset

Responsibilities

Participate in resident intake and provide support services and assessment.
Identify challenges for residents and develop service plans, crisis intervention, administer finances and medication.
Ensure that basic needs are met by working closely with the individual 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.
Case planning.
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.
Other duties as required.