Clinical Support Worker

Date: Jun 24, 2026

Location: Vancouver, BC, CA

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Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Temporary Full time

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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

Location

1660 Hastings Street - SPUDS

Days and Hours of work

Tuesday through Saturday

Shift times will be 08:00 – 16:00 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

Salary

$31.56 - 33.28 depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)

Job Summary

The Clinical Support Worker (CSW) 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 CSW works with residents to provide assistance, support, education and skill training. Will work with resident to maintain and develop greater independence and stability with the goal of a healthier and more independent living arrangement. This is a licensed, sober, second-stage, residential adult male home.

Job Duties

Will participate in resident intake and provide support services and assessment

Will identify challenges for resident 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 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

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

This role requires the ability to maintain a clean-shaven area where a respirator seal contacts the face and to successfully complete annual fit testing for a half-mask repoirator, in alignment with WorkSafe BC and organizational requirements.

Qualifications & Competence

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

Crisis Intervention Skills Training an asset

Class 4 driver's License 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 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

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2026 at 5:00pm

“All employees, including laid off and displaced employees, are entitled to apply on the vacancy and be considered pursuant to the provisions of Article 12.9.” Internal applicants must apply through "Career Opportunities" on SAP. External applicants will be reviewed after Internal.

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY. THOSE SHORT-LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.

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Lookout Housing and Health Society is committed to empowering people from different races, gender, age, religion, identities and unique experiences. We welcome everyone from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to apply in order to foster an inclusive environment.