Independent Living Support Worker

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Employment Opportunity/Bissell Centre
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# P+ l7 C2 J& L$ u" e+ G* cPosition: 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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% b6 p' t3 k# ?) }Abstract: 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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Position is also responsible for providing crisis intervention, intensive outreach support, advocacy, information and referrals to internal and external resources as appropriate.

4 s0 E8 f2 I( _0 x" A5 i, EEducation/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.
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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.

2 W/ P0 x+ G" n1 XPLUS: 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.

2 G2 M( K; L8 i( d+ q$ p$ hTO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter/references to:
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6 D3 g5 p# c5 ]! U: ^Sylvie Seguin / F: 780.429.7908
E-mail: sseguin@bissellcentre.org