Independent Living Support Worker

又见炊烟

Employment Opportunity/Bissell Centre
Learn about us: www.bissellcentre.org

1 |1 I0 m( f0 W+ r+ L" uPosition: 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.

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.

. A) s( h* O! {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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7 A' f% n! A& a9 s: j6 \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.

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.

; Y: A+ T/ E0 U3 G% sPLUS: 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.

3 b2 s4 {7 K* T2 \4 b$ g, }2 G3 b4 aTO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter/references to:

8 o  [9 r( n4 c6 f( ]6 S0 MSylvie Seguin / F: 780.429.7908
/ u# W8 \2 B$ w7 \: C0 Z& ^E-mail: sseguin@bissellcentre.org