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:
; k5 v8 n  L* n8 o, \3 G# J4 F Minimum post secondary degree or in progress of obtaining a degree.
; W5 A# _+ g. l! A8 o1 k Two to three years front line experience in providing resources to clients with barriers or experience in programs providing housing to clients with barriers.
# ~9 T' V; L7 T! O* [1 h 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.
2 Q' d1 A9 P. N% n) x6 |0 p Demonstrated knowledge of community housing resources.
 Excellent computer skills, interpersonal and written communication skills.
3 B4 `( Q$ s% T0 l9 w Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
+ Q/ B+ ]& D/ ~/ _ 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:
Debbie Clark, Executive Director
301 11456 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5K 0M1
5 i6 t& d" Q0 i1 ~; Q( S# G9 n, Mregistration@thetodaycentre.ca
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- ^- x) n/ W" N% I3 m- QA 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.

6 k7 q3 L& q4 b: {1 L0 [Funding provided by the Edmonton Real Estate Foundation.