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Employment Opportunity/Bissell Centre , |& p) Q# H7 {4 S H+ j0 {
Learn about us: www.bissellcentre.org6 U# `. j' ^5 b, v
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Position: 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.
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Abstract: 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.
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Position is also responsible for providing crisis intervention, intensive outreach support, advocacy, information and referrals to internal and external resources as appropriate.
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- c8 D9 d- p$ b, o o4 Y j* F8 eEducation/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.
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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.: C. P2 c3 r# W5 C' M2 I
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PLUS: 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.
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; E- o1 L& o' b& R/ i5 d) fTO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter/references to:
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9 g x1 { J$ d* F2 P( P E0 @* |* ^Sylvie Seguin / F: 780.429.7908
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