Family Advocate

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Employment Opportunity/Alberta Association for Community Living
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: m& C, F* Y: B/ W* IPosition: Family Advocate / Terms: Full-time / Compensation: Competitive & based on experience / Location: Calgary / Closing Date: Sept. 05th 2008.

9 c3 n. q& ~3 d2 W+ TThe 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.
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2 o/ r- f5 O9 ^* N, ]- y& hIf, 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.
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, Z! P8 ~. a9 [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.
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In 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.

4 D+ u" ^" G6 @; U1 C  ^3 l, h3 \TO APPLY - Submit CV & covering letter in confidence to:
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+ T" I- {5 x4 S/ d+ oLori Adamchick, Executive Director
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4112 - 4th St., NW, Calgary, Alberta T2K 1A2
# p8 u8 G/ F) x" ]8 A% y9 RE: ladamchick@aacl.org / F: 403.228.2132

PS. We thank al applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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What is the Chinese translation of "Family Advocate"?