Job Summary
At Lookout Society, the practicum student will gain hands-on experience supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, and other complex social challenges while learning about community-based housing and support services.
Practicum students may have opportunities to:
Shadow and support frontline staff in emergency shelters, supportive housing, and community outreach programs, gaining insight into daily operations and client support.
Assist with client intake, needs assessments, case planning, and referrals to community resources and services under staff supervision.
Learn about trauma-informed care, harm reduction, mental health, substance use, and the social and systemic factors contributing to homelessness and housing insecurity.
Support community engagement, program activities, and administrative tasks while developing professional communication, teamwork, and client-centred support skills.
CANDIDATE: This opportunity is suitable for a 4th year student who is interested in careers in community services, social work, housing support, mental health or outreach. Students should demonstrate empathy, professionalism, respect for confidentiality, strong interpersonal skills, and a willingness to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Priority to students available for the lower mainland locations.
Requirement: Basic First Aid. A Criminal Records Check process may require students to apply 1 semester in advance of the practicum.
Required student type
Criminology, Indigenous Studies, Psychology, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology