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.

' F- i' U9 R( ~The ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:
" \: W! z6 q3 e- D/ I3 U1 a$ s 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.
; w" W- `3 F0 @+ `8 k; e 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.
, H* q; Z! C. S" I Demonstrated knowledge of community housing resources.
  ~5 k- |: z4 ~$ t Excellent computer skills, interpersonal and written communication skills.
0 S+ e2 A/ w0 { 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
" T6 Q, @& i+ v8 {) Wthe applicant. Qualified candidates may forward their detailed resume and cover letter by April 26, 2013 to:
Debbie Clark, Executive Director
301 11456 Jasper Avenue
9 c3 J* S9 V+ s5 LEdmonton, AB T5K 0M1
: ^& ~2 M) ~7 j5 b% xregistration@thetodaycentre.ca

% x# g% Y0 B" L4 M, h" B% E! @; `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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