Title Shelter Case Worker

Position: Job Title   Shelter Case Worker
Shelter Case Worker
Date:  Sep 1, 2026

Location:

Vancouver, BC, CA

Company:  Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status
Full Time
- Temporary until incumbent return

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
Al Mitchell Place

20 minute walk from Waterfront Skytrain Station/Waterfront Canada Line

Days and Hours of work
Tuesday through Saturday

Shift times will be 0800 - 1600 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
$33.49 - 35.31  depending upon applicants' length of seniority (as per the Collective Agreement)

Job Summary
The Shelter Case Worker (SCW) 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. SCWs are direct support staff working within a drop-in and peer support for homeless adults who struggle with a variety of issues such as homelessness, addictions and mental health. SCWs carry out a variety of duties related to supporting and referring guests to services.

This position requires successful completion of respirator fit testing, as Lookout is COR (Certificate of Recognition) certified and must comply with WorkSafeBC health and safety requirements. To ensure a proper respirator seal during fit testing and use, employees are required to be clean-shaven where the respirator seals against the face.

Job Duties

Provide support, supervision, and assistance to homeless adults who may be facing multiple barriers

Assist guests with identifying and assessing needs/issues and developing a flexible plan of action to ensure basic requirements are met; may relate to housing, food, health, legal, financial, and other needs

Follow up on crisis support by referring to various community and other services to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all

Provide other related on-site services

Complete required records and maintain statistical data

Support others in the shelter who are in need of assistance

Provide assistance for new staff

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

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, welfare and harm reduction

Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate

Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset

Demonstrated Case Planning skills

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 of two (2) years of sobriety if you have had concerns related to alcohol and/or drug use

Criminal Record Clearance – Vulnerable Sector

Closing Date
Applications will be accepted until  September 8, 2026. at 5:00 pm