Family Advocate

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Employment Opportunity/Alberta Association for Community Living
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Position: Family Advocate / Terms: Full-time / Compensation: Competitive & based on experience / Location: Calgary / Closing Date: Sept. 05th 2008.
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The 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.
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0 p% ^2 m+ c! r6 d& l0 JIf, 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.
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* \$ f- L, e0 n9 k! k5 I* XYou 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.

( k7 _+ U& I7 D9 {8 i7 M& sThe 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.
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/ w* l" z4 M3 T; Z7 tIn 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.
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( P' ~. f) d8 v4 f8 y" |1 a. ~TO APPLY - Submit CV & covering letter in confidence to:

/ V/ F3 e. o8 \; i6 P( ZLori Adamchick, Executive Director
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E: ladamchick@aacl.org / F: 403.228.2132
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( W( ~5 L9 B0 L# |1 Q. q$ z  [PS. We thank al applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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