Family Advocate

又见炊烟

Employment Opportunity/Alberta Association for Community Living
Learn about our community work, visit: http://www.aacl.org

0 E; d: [4 p& M' h: ^9 Y" rPosition: Family Advocate / Terms: Full-time / Compensation: Competitive & based on experience / Location: Calgary / Closing Date: Sept. 05th 2008.

1 t, _8 t( ]$ f; NThe Organization: The Alberta Association for Community Living (AACL) fosters family leadership & advocacy in the pursuit of fully inclusive community lives for children/adults with developmental disabilities. We are seeking a self-motivated, dedicated individual who is committed to our vision of inclusion to work as a Family Advocate in Calgary and area.
6 m- P# }6 f; K+ i
7 m6 p( Q+ A0 Y$ X$ B& I2 |If, like us, you believe that children should grow up at home; that children should attend their neighbourhood schools; that all people should have the right to participate and be welcomed into their community; that all people should have the chance at a good job for decent pay; then, this is the job for you.

You will: work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to think about, plan for and realize inclusive community lives; serve as a resource & guide to families and individuals with developmental disabilities in their pursuit of supports and services that enable inclusion; develop/support the networking of families who are committed to pursuing inclusion; advocate with and for families and individuals in their efforts to secure the required supports and to nurture and develop inclusive communities.
& P- P4 p+ @' p/ T$ K- E
$ k( q+ e* I6 X4 v- VThe successful candidates must possess; deep understanding of inclusion/an unwavering commitment to its ideals; excellent organizational, communication & interpersonal skills; working knowledge of the systems & supports available to families/individuals with developmental disabilities in Alberta.
8 m* e* d" S: R& ^
In addition: partnership building and problem-solving skills; commitment to research and evaluation; ability to work independently as well as part of a team; a university or college education in disability studies or related field is preferred; personal experience in the field may be considered as equivalent.
3 Z# l$ a6 G# V& Q0 a. g2 k
$ u) ?& _; U' R/ }' wTO APPLY - Submit CV & covering letter in confidence to:
( y, v: E- U' O" L% D/ x
Lori Adamchick, Executive Director
2 `2 p! ~8 |  G# i" _( XAlberta Association for Community Living
' w: r7 a' k0 j4112 - 4th St., NW, Calgary, Alberta T2K 1A2
E: ladamchick@aacl.org / F: 403.228.2132
& A" R! `3 [& v- K: d( x2 e, [9 j
PS. We thank al applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

枫情万种

What is the Chinese translation of "Family Advocate"?