Outreach Worker

Lookout Housing and Health Society•Surrey, BC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lookout Housing and Health Society is a charitable organization and social safety net that provides housing and a range of support services to adults, with low or no income, who have few, if any, housing or support options. As the people we serve have challenges meeting basic needs and goals, we place minimal barriers between them and our services. We believe that helping people help themselves is essential in addressing homelessness and all the issues that surround it. Securing appropriate housing is the first and most essential step in achieving independence for individuals. For more information about Lookout, please visit www.lookoutsociety.ca The Outreach Worker reports to the Designated Manager and works in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Lookout Housing and Health Society including following Lookout’s Code of Ethics. Outreach workers provide a variety of support, direction, assistance and advocacy services to clients including, but not limited to, those facing challenges with stable housing, addictions, mental health, HIV etc. The Outreach Worker provides support and advocacy for treatment and follow up services for those who do not adequately utilize needed services.

Requirements

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, welfare, and harm reduction
Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate and a Class 5 Driver’s Licence and Driver’s Abstract
Ability to work independently or in a team setting
Strong ability to manage stress and organize workload
Excellent communication, writing, documentation, and organizational skills
Understands and maintains clientele/worker boundaries
Ability to work with disadvantaged and challenging adults in a diverse environment
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 – Vulnerable Sector

Nice To Haves

prefer a minimum of one (1) year case management experience
Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset

Responsibilities

To provide assistance, support and skills training to adults in order to establish and maintain stable living situations as independently as possible
Will work on securing and maintaining stable, independent living situations where possible
Will discuss, isolate and assess problems, and develop a flexible plan of action
Will ensure basic needs are met by networking clientele with needed services, providing crisis intervention as necessary, and administering finances and medications or arranging coverage
Will provide crisis intervention as necessary, administer finances and medications or arranging coverage
Complete required records and maintain statistical data
Aid in the training and upgrading of placement programs for staff, volunteers and students
Will drive company vehicle at times
Job duties are complex and may have a few disagreeable factors
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