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.

; D" b5 a) ], I" D8 k& {4 }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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The ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:
 Minimum post secondary degree or in progress of obtaining a degree.
 Two to three years front line experience in providing resources to clients with barriers or experience in programs providing housing to clients with barriers.
 Experience in assisting clients who have barriers to accessing housing.
! [8 D  [5 g# y* l* J, w7 p Commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, program participants, and community agencies.
/ M% Q& w/ G* g) } Demonstrated knowledge of community housing resources.
3 ?6 b$ Y" ^8 X4 o: R Excellent computer skills, interpersonal and written communication skills.
 Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- v! x; k" C# a6 c! S! X, ?* ? An understanding of family violence is an asset. The hourly rate is $18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on the qualifications of
the applicant. Qualified candidates may forward their detailed resume and cover letter by April 26, 2013 to:
. Y9 E3 i, D! g! x8 X3 ^1 N$ r8 ]Debbie Clark, Executive Director
5 `' d5 B3 d$ f' `301 11456 Jasper Avenue
2 k* `+ }; F- P, l  N6 c7 i! Q3 A* YEdmonton, AB T5K 0M1
8 y6 C& |# W& L9 d% q- j" Gregistration@thetodaycentre.ca
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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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