 鲜花( 47)  鸡蛋( 0)
|
Employment Opportunity/Alberta Association for Community Living & h* I( }# `; ^: f0 Q9 d7 N$ n
Learn about our community work, visit: http://www.aacl.org: F' H% ~: K2 {: U$ [
2 B: X3 c- a, t* l0 j
Position: Family Advocate / Terms: Full-time / Compensation: Competitive & based on experience / Location: Calgary / Closing Date: Sept. 05th 2008.
+ x- b8 Z5 E& H* H5 ~; g, G- I' [- P) X' @$ {1 p
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.
) W) y* _# `3 C; S/ i1 h
& v) W/ P# d! t% E2 h$ [( B2 w+ qIf, 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. % B( }- `- R* b; ~
: ]3 p8 J* z* O% n* ~
You 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.
6 l( E: t8 o$ q- u% l4 Q0 }, H/ H* I/ E
The 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.; m/ }& k- e. e s" |- c% `5 s$ I
2 C$ {0 ?& M, Q$ ]4 y% c1 Y0 p
In 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. 7 c6 E4 {7 E9 d5 ^% n' k
5 H5 a. F3 D1 v5 P/ ~, v
TO APPLY - Submit CV & covering letter in confidence to:% z* \* N: [% S/ G. w
2 V B" X, U9 `" a) _" G! n
Lori Adamchick, Executive Director4 x( X1 {" i, F. v
Alberta Association for Community Living
) l. K) E7 @& x* A4112 - 4th St., NW, Calgary, Alberta T2K 1A2# u+ _6 f0 Z2 [. V
E: ladamchick@aacl.org / F: 403.228.2132+ d3 `. U, n: D2 g& R$ r
9 u: d# h; ^( j* G6 oPS. We thank al applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. |
|
狗仔卡
发表于 2008-8-26 15:21
提升卡
置顶卡
沉默卡
喧嚣卡
变色卡
显身卡
