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* }5 U9 y' c: m7 t/ U' N7 oWe 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:
% m% Z2 a7 N% m3 |# M9 z9 L# } Minimum post secondary degree or in progress of obtaining a degree.
9 c6 V4 v( Y/ W& i 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.
 Demonstrated knowledge of community housing resources.
* A+ T* j; c. q. G1 |2 G. \& C Excellent computer skills, interpersonal and written communication skills.
# t( P7 j; C$ s9 ~3 F! \0 J' H- F Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
 An understanding of family violence is an asset. The hourly rate is $18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on the qualifications of
6 i3 L$ z1 @$ V* T: Tthe applicant. Qualified candidates may forward their detailed resume and cover letter by April 26, 2013 to:
Debbie Clark, Executive Director
301 11456 Jasper Avenue
0 F. P% |/ f7 A6 Z" o, GEdmonton, AB T5K 0M1
6 B  r) o  `% ]; h' ?registration@thetodaycentre.ca
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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.