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.

We 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:
; n6 [1 s0 ]3 m  P. p# E Minimum post secondary degree or in progress of obtaining a degree.
3 K& n) A" X3 z0 \8 g9 q 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.
: g2 [8 Y, a0 F Commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, program participants, and community agencies.
 Demonstrated knowledge of community housing resources.
& H3 m; _! |6 G7 p* A% `! j Excellent computer skills, interpersonal and written communication skills.
% ]# ~. @# a0 T( N5 ]& b 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 - $20.00 per hour depending on the qualifications of
the applicant. Qualified candidates may forward their detailed resume and cover letter by April 26, 2013 to:
+ o9 \% ^  \! \, z  T% r$ KDebbie Clark, Executive Director
' a# {$ p1 d% i! O0 @+ H4 w301 11456 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5K 0M1
registration@thetodaycentre.ca
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( \1 G- p  _: [3 hA 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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' M: Y: g+ u+ fFunding provided by the Edmonton Real Estate Foundation.

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