Family Advocate

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Employment Opportunity/Alberta Association for Community Living
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, J6 D* e0 z" ~5 o3 }& oPosition: Family Advocate / Terms: Full-time / Compensation: Competitive & based on experience / Location: Calgary / Closing Date: Sept. 05th 2008.
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# a7 w7 ^, _# R% q  K0 p$ h; IThe Organization: The Alberta Association for Community Living (AACL) fosters family leadership & advocacy in the pursuit of fully inclusive community lives for children/adults with developmental disabilities. We are seeking a self-motivated, dedicated individual who is committed to our vision of inclusion to work as a Family Advocate in Calgary and area.

1 I; F  K% R; e. d. |9 Z: }If, like us, you believe that children should grow up at home; that children should attend their neighbourhood schools; that all people should have the right to participate and be welcomed into their community; that all people should have the chance at a good job for decent pay; then, this is the job for you.

8 {8 ~0 v! L$ p( x0 V& L( @You will: work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to think about, plan for and realize inclusive community lives; serve as a resource & guide to families and individuals with developmental disabilities in their pursuit of supports and services that enable inclusion; develop/support the networking of families who are committed to pursuing inclusion; advocate with and for families and individuals in their efforts to secure the required supports and to nurture and develop inclusive communities.
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The successful candidates must possess; deep understanding of inclusion/an unwavering commitment to its ideals; excellent organizational, communication & interpersonal skills; working knowledge of the systems & supports available to families/individuals with developmental disabilities in Alberta.

) k. X8 r6 `; o6 D0 E1 XIn addition: partnership building and problem-solving skills; commitment to research and evaluation; ability to work independently as well as part of a team; a university or college education in disability studies or related field is preferred; personal experience in the field may be considered as equivalent.
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6 Q4 y/ t+ m6 |7 g; _* ?" B" KTO APPLY - Submit CV & covering letter in confidence to:

( O5 [) q! m' T; _5 S8 Z: w/ _Lori Adamchick, Executive Director
Alberta Association for Community Living
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E: ladamchick@aacl.org / F: 403.228.2132
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& m4 q; y8 x7 MPS. We thank al applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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