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.

* F8 I% r2 C9 P+ sThe ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:
 Minimum post secondary degree or in progress of obtaining a degree.
 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.
3 {6 K0 T+ R. v5 J Commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, program participants, and community agencies.
/ |, v& x' A- `7 O' x; P/ I Demonstrated knowledge of community housing resources.
/ p  N! m" n( {1 u) F Excellent computer skills, interpersonal and written communication skills.
 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 - $20.00 per hour depending on the qualifications of
8 P- a2 m- z$ U* ythe applicant. Qualified candidates may forward their detailed resume and cover letter by April 26, 2013 to:
Debbie Clark, Executive Director
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/ D9 K2 G5 O8 x8 C6 v/ tEdmonton, AB T5K 0M1
$ {- @& C) x! o! h$ n3 `: jregistration@thetodaycentre.ca

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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4 K; ~" U+ H* L( n+ _( D. b, G- X* O8 qFunding provided by the Edmonton Real Estate Foundation.

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