Drop In Support Worker

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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre
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6 j8 g# Y4 z" O! h& V! a3 o# bPosition: Drop In Support Worker / Terms: Full Time / Location: Edmonton Salary: Based on education & experience / Closing Date: open until suitable candidate is found.

& A4 t( _$ e# T/ w$ g$ A  CPosition Abstract: position works with adults, families, and youth who access the Drop-In. The position involves responsibility to provide a safe and supportive environment for members of the community to meet, have an opportunity to socialize, and to meet their basic needs (coffee, snacks, showers, laundry, etc.). Provide on-site support and advocacy to individuals as needed. A movie night shift one Wednesday evening per month may be required.
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$ N1 a) L9 R  d  t8 {9 `& WEducation/Experience: Grade 12 with extensive employment experience or Diploma in Social Work; familiarity with issues of poverty, homelessness, mental health and addictions; experience using computers.

) c* P, n5 A0 r6 _) OSkills & Abilities: Strong communication skills and able to manage behaviours in the Drop-In while maintaining an inviting non-judgmental atmosphere; ability to establish rapport and trust with the program participants; strong problem solving skills and an ability to flexibly manage multiple tasks; knowledgeable about community resources and services; ability to be self-directed and to work well within a team.
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TO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence to:

" ^" U4 Z8 j. H7 b0 }! J  mSylvie Seguin, Manager ECSS - Bissell Centre
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' ]' r, P( D$ UPS. No phone calls please. We thank all applicants. Only those contacted for an interview will be considered.