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Employment Opportunity/Bissell Centre ! p- v9 j* ?+ n* i2 k: s0 l
Learn about us: www.bissellcentre.org# J% W! y+ F: z, [. O9 h) }
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Position: 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.! w$ s' Y$ K$ `( L; W; F8 \
7 b% @& N5 V! Q$ Z' V8 oAbstract: 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. + o0 H8 u2 J M+ X
1 g! F( m+ w% R1 A# F: X$ pPosition is also responsible for providing crisis intervention, intensive outreach support, advocacy, information and referrals to internal and external resources as appropriate. - b# o: @: M: m4 }2 T; Q' N% \
! y+ K' E# L( \( `! E0 w; c5 v* YEducation/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.
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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.4 d u7 U6 M, m4 Q: t
7 Z8 \0 L8 j2 Q! W" s$ NTO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter/references to:
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& @: y- ~/ ^( G( U! V" USylvie Seguin / F: 780.429.7908 & p; K- }- M% P; {1 h
E-mail: sseguin@bissellcentre.org |
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