Client Services Clerk - Canada Summer Jobs

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

Rhoda Kaellis Residence 

Shifts will be from Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 5:00

Salary

$19.85 per hour

Position Summary

This position offers hands-on experience in frontline community work, including case planning, harm reduction strategies, basic wound care, and facilitating therapeutic and recreational activities such as art sessions, bingo, and community cleanups. Students will also be involved in special projects addressing critical issues such as extreme weather response, the opioid crisis, and community outreach.

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. 

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 

Must have current Occupational First Aid Level 1 Certificate 

Must have two doses of COVID 19 Vaccine 

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 

Must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident (Canada Summer Jobs Requirement)

Closing Date

Applications will be accepted until June 25, 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.