Date: May 15, 2026

Location: New Westminster, BC, CA

Company: Lookout Housing and Health Society

Employment Status

Full Time Temporary

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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 www.lookoutsociety.ca

Location

Carr's Place

Salary

$19.85 per hour

Position Summary

Carr's Place is offering a dynamic and meaningful summer student opportunity for individuals passionate about social justice, community service, and supporting vulnerable populations. Our mission is to provide compassionate care and connect individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction with essential resources and support services.

Through this role, students will gain practical skills and a deeper understanding of the systemic challenges facing marginalized populations. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to build a foundation in social work, public health, or community-based services, while making a lasting and positive impact.

Scheduled from Monday to Friday. The position is temporary and for 8 weeks.

Job Duties

Job Duties:

• Provide assistance, support and basic skill training to clients while encouraging independence, self-responsibility and healthiest lifestyle

• Assist support workers with the intake of clients, provide services of support, assessment, liaising, isolate problems, develop service plans, crisis intervention, and generally ensure that basic needs are met

• Assist with paper work and statistical data

• Other duties as required

Qualifications & Requirements

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in a Social Work, Mental Health or Criminal Justice program is preferred

• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Skills Training is an asset

• Must pass a satisfactory Criminal Record Check

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated communication skills both verbal and written

• Ability to manage high workload with multiple priorities

• Excellent planning and organizational skills

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until May 22, 2026 at 5:00 pm

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.

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.