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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The ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:
6 C. L* J  q4 ^$ ?0 | Minimum post secondary degree or in progress of obtaining a degree.
2 P' f+ F2 O0 C Two to three years front line experience in providing resources to clients with barriers or experience in programs providing housing to clients with barriers.
2 c0 W1 ]8 H4 E- I5 _/ w$ @ 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.
* i2 {: v- \- B! U2 N% D4 C% K  u Demonstrated knowledge of community housing resources.
0 h. v/ E/ {* z1 |2 B, }+ m: E; z 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 - $20.00 per hour depending on the qualifications of
the applicant. Qualified candidates may forward their detailed resume and cover letter by April 26, 2013 to:
7 m$ l7 l1 w4 D* p' q4 M8 n2 `6 gDebbie Clark, Executive Director
301 11456 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5K 0M1
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' P# t3 o0 g" x; X+ ZA 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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6 @  B: o8 S# g% ]# F; w  m, l5 DFunding provided by the Edmonton Real Estate Foundation.

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