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.

, Y$ b& u" d0 S) w- F3 }0 P" LWe 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:
4 q8 x, P1 s7 H" F Minimum post secondary degree or in progress of obtaining a degree.
, u( x1 F& S9 b" d2 ] Two to three years front line experience in providing resources to clients with barriers or experience in programs providing housing to clients with barriers.
4 C! P* i6 U( q- d Experience in assisting clients who have barriers to accessing housing.
, O' l# c" ~" v- |, M( M) y( b Commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, program participants, and community agencies.
0 v6 H3 Y  L8 h4 p Demonstrated knowledge of community housing resources.
 Excellent computer skills, interpersonal and written communication skills.
! G' F  m/ T# @7 d, R: f2 Z1 \! } Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
7 G" p. Z& u1 j: i 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:
Debbie Clark, Executive Director
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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.