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:
0 |- M' H7 M" Q* j- s. F7 w$ S Minimum post secondary degree or in progress of obtaining a degree.
% F- r5 z2 t* h# T" _+ A 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.
 Commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, program participants, and community agencies.
- J0 ~: [: D$ U: K Demonstrated knowledge of community housing resources.
' j( J. x; t. |0 p+ l Excellent computer skills, interpersonal and written communication skills.
% t: I0 o/ K; N/ ^) q( [ Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
) S, z; G1 }% @/ X7 [% f% R An understanding of family violence is an asset. The hourly rate is $18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on the qualifications of
7 d0 B% r4 s) L; s( N# H2 r$ ythe applicant. Qualified candidates may forward their detailed resume and cover letter by April 26, 2013 to:
Debbie Clark, Executive Director
301 11456 Jasper Avenue
) J. X+ A% E, b- ~+ V4 J' p- ]Edmonton, AB T5K 0M1
: l* I( y6 l5 t0 E( I' l/ @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.

: I7 D+ H( x0 }3 h* r! k3 E0 tFunding provided by the Edmonton Real Estate Foundation.