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Employment Opportunity/Bissell Centre
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' g4 {& X @6 sPosition: Independent Living Support Worker / Terms: Part time (20 hrs. week) Location: Edmonton / Salary: based on education & experience / Closing Date: open until a suitable candidate is found.4 i. Y. j1 k, {
/ U' B4 |8 F+ X0 U6 R- LAbstract: position offers both crisis/on-going support for individuals/couples with chronic or complex mental health issues + those who face multiple barriers to independent living to enhance their ability to live successfully within their community by reducing barriers involved in meeting their economic, social and personal needs. " H: [+ ]0 V3 E8 s
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& U; D2 q' g' i: J v" b# uEducation/Experience: Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Rehabilitation Services or equivalent + relevant experience; familiarity with issues of poverty/homelessness; AB Class 5 license, satisfactory drivers abstract and own vehicle.6 s" h R% p/ U' Y. H, \) s( L! \' ~- c
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Skills & Abilities: Strong written/verbal communication skills; effective assessment skills and ability to work from a strength-based perspective; ability to develop goal plans with the program participant; ability to establish rapport and trust with the program participants; strong problem solving skills and an ability to flexibly manage multiple tasks.
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# W$ z* H6 K g* KPLUS: Knowledgeable about community resources; ability to be self-directed and work well within a team; ability to develop productive working relationships with program partners & other community agencies; ability to develop service plans with program participants and provide follow-up to support them in the achievement of their goals.3 O& b& g% c$ v
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TO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter/references to:
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Sylvie Seguin / F: 780.429.7908 9 P* y$ R, r5 B/ v- Y
E-mail: sseguin@bissellcentre.org |
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