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.
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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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3 G1 \3 r1 }# B7 dThe 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.
5 }4 E' L" @+ [! D; I 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.
. Q& c# T  z1 V( I8 a Demonstrated knowledge of community housing resources.
% q* d6 ?. b. f2 ~4 k/ J- V% Y Excellent computer skills, interpersonal and written communication skills.
 Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
6 K' ]0 @9 ?8 d: d3 c$ ]7 @ 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:
5 G; U5 |' s/ n; lDebbie Clark, Executive Director
301 11456 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5K 0M1
registration@thetodaycentre.ca
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1 N9 n! b/ s. w# B, iA 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.

: \; e3 S  ?) y/ O/ ^) [Funding provided by the Edmonton Real Estate Foundation.