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Employment Opportunity/Bissell Centre
) K1 B( c w4 h% V6 rLearn about us: www.bissellcentre.org/ X8 w" Q. i7 g# R; d5 J9 J
4 e; @# l6 J( U8 ePosition: Independent Living Support Worker / Terms: Part time (20 hrs. week) Location: Edmonton / Salary: based on education & experience / Closing Date: open until a suitable candidate is found.
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6 `/ A4 Y* Y0 i+ I- fAbstract: position offers both crisis/on-going support for individuals/couples with chronic or complex mental health issues + those who face multiple barriers to independent living to enhance their ability to live successfully within their community by reducing barriers involved in meeting their economic, social and personal needs.
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& {* t, I5 ]/ e$ jPosition is also responsible for providing crisis intervention, intensive outreach support, advocacy, information and referrals to internal and external resources as appropriate.
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6 P1 F4 S9 f. y$ j1 a9 ^- b) NEducation/Experience: Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Rehabilitation Services or equivalent + relevant experience; familiarity with issues of poverty/homelessness; AB Class 5 license, satisfactory drivers abstract and own vehicle.0 ?# n3 Z3 U/ y L. b$ n! o4 {
7 w/ n) d5 s) ~Skills & Abilities: Strong written/verbal communication skills; effective assessment skills and ability to work from a strength-based perspective; ability to develop goal plans with the program participant; ability to establish rapport and trust with the program participants; strong problem solving skills and an ability to flexibly manage multiple tasks.
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PLUS: Knowledgeable about community resources; ability to be self-directed and work well within a team; ability to develop productive working relationships with program partners & other community agencies; ability to develop service plans with program participants and provide follow-up to support them in the achievement of their goals.
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# `+ M6 v' V" hTO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter/references to:
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1 T; e* a0 ^) U. w8 mSylvie Seguin / F: 780.429.7908
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