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.
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( s' E; a. c  xWe 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:
2 j5 C. {/ r7 J/ Y 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.
 Commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, program participants, and community agencies.
" R- ~% [4 M. r; q& \7 {  W Demonstrated knowledge of community housing resources.
 Excellent computer skills, interpersonal and written communication skills.
 Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
; A/ h; G6 o% n+ D2 I5 T4 \# f An understanding of family violence is an asset. The hourly rate is $18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on the qualifications of
: z* e, J* I; s, [6 {/ ythe applicant. Qualified candidates may forward their detailed resume and cover letter by April 26, 2013 to:
# A* y, A$ ~* e2 n( A8 T' U( DDebbie Clark, Executive Director
2 k" Q# n6 C) g301 11456 Jasper Avenue
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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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" T' q& j0 A# @$ s: J/ [, v& a+ aFunding provided by the Edmonton Real Estate Foundation.
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