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Employment Opportunity/Bissell Centre : `5 L( [2 \/ Q" _) t
Learn about us: www.bissellcentre.org3 d& K9 T9 h' e0 a
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Position: Independent Living Support Worker / Terms: Part time (20 hrs. week) Location: Edmonton / Salary: based on education & experience / Closing Date: open until a suitable candidate is found.7 ^ c7 [2 {" V/ C
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Abstract: position offers both crisis/on-going support for individuals/couples with chronic or complex mental health issues + those who face multiple barriers to independent living to enhance their ability to live successfully within their community by reducing barriers involved in meeting their economic, social and personal needs. 9 f( q( }) F$ y$ G) m. X
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Position is also responsible for providing crisis intervention, intensive outreach support, advocacy, information and referrals to internal and external resources as appropriate.
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Education/Experience: Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Rehabilitation Services or equivalent + relevant experience; familiarity with issues of poverty/homelessness; AB Class 5 license, satisfactory drivers abstract and own vehicle., f1 }5 _, I) O) M6 o0 p" c
! k% D9 r C; d" ?Skills & Abilities: Strong written/verbal communication skills; effective assessment skills and ability to work from a strength-based perspective; ability to develop goal plans with the program participant; ability to establish rapport and trust with the program participants; strong problem solving skills and an ability to flexibly manage multiple tasks.4 }4 W" G+ F# H
: F8 w `" V" ?' q' G8 \PLUS: Knowledgeable about community resources; ability to be self-directed and work well within a team; ability to develop productive working relationships with program partners & other community agencies; ability to develop service plans with program participants and provide follow-up to support them in the achievement of their goals.6 m0 m6 M$ C9 _1 Y
0 A5 \" h C e' i: g; k) ]TO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter/references to:
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; w' N3 Q r' c; M8 F" bSylvie Seguin / F: 780.429.7908
: i: }3 H+ y, {( OE-mail: sseguin@bissellcentre.org |
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