Housing Worker Term Position (May – August 2013)

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Today Family Violence Help Centre is an innovative centre which operates with an integrated services model providing a single point of entry to comprehensive services for those impacted by family violence in Edmonton and area. The Today Family Violence Help Centre is part of a collaborative, coordinated community response.

We are currently looking for an experienced individual for the term position of Housing Support Worker to start immediately. As part of a team, the individual will be required to build a housing registry, develop relationships with community agencies that will address housing needs and coordination of housing services for individuals impacted by Family Violence.
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3 F2 Y0 Q7 `. M. B% VThe ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:
8 n  H+ G! v8 q2 L0 p Minimum post secondary degree or in progress of obtaining a degree.
/ w4 i& O' A: P$ B Two to three years front line experience in providing resources to clients with barriers or experience in programs providing housing to clients with barriers.
2 X, u4 T6 ~) }8 f; H. n Experience in assisting clients who have barriers to accessing housing.
 Commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, program participants, and community agencies.
 Demonstrated knowledge of community housing resources.
4 J" X; ^: H$ s0 Y. P1 m! B. L: | Excellent computer skills, interpersonal and written communication skills.
 Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
 An understanding of family violence is an asset. The hourly rate is $18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on the qualifications of
) n: ], u! Y5 y* }& @4 ]+ n2 tthe applicant. Qualified candidates may forward their detailed resume and cover letter by April 26, 2013 to:
Debbie Clark, Executive Director
301 11456 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5K 0M1
$ I  h' y, X2 uregistration@thetodaycentre.ca

1 A; k* i+ |' d5 \A copy of the position description is available at www.thetodaycentre.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
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Funding provided by the Edmonton Real Estate Foundation.
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