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.

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:
# e: ~3 r$ Y1 }* ` Minimum post secondary degree or in progress of obtaining a degree.
! V/ `: t8 V! l0 G Two to three years front line experience in providing resources to clients with barriers or experience in programs providing housing to clients with barriers.
3 w8 G/ _" u7 Q# m) n 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, b# o8 Y0 v& F; d$ l Demonstrated knowledge of community housing resources.
; \2 y  U$ F7 ?) [0 }" H Excellent computer skills, interpersonal and written communication skills.
' g: Y) g& r( h- C9 z* G0 z  Z, Y Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
) R5 M5 J, P; Z* s3 L 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:
1 b6 }" a8 {6 T1 d* x2 HDebbie Clark, Executive Director
9 U* o1 Y7 V6 Q; a% Q301 11456 Jasper Avenue
  i6 O- I! X/ w( X# _* W) n& f3 yEdmonton, AB T5K 0M1
registration@thetodaycentre.ca

- e6 _# p) m; A. N/ 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.

/ a% J* e/ u0 lFunding provided by the Edmonton Real Estate Foundation.

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