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.
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9 m  N( K" f9 \' bWe 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:
 Minimum post secondary degree or in progress of obtaining a degree.
0 ~$ R/ g& R/ ?3 Q6 M1 i" f Two to three years front line experience in providing resources to clients with barriers or experience in programs providing housing to clients with barriers.
/ N. p+ z( I/ W( z. p 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.
 Excellent computer skills, interpersonal and written communication skills.
4 h, @: c4 j! e2 `. D5 u Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
& Z) Y" E1 ?$ | An understanding of family violence is an asset. The hourly rate is $18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on the qualifications of
( s- Z1 B/ p$ |% ?8 Wthe applicant. Qualified candidates may forward their detailed resume and cover letter by April 26, 2013 to:
5 |, c, m1 s7 }Debbie Clark, Executive Director
301 11456 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5K 0M1
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.

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