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Employment Opportunity/Alberta Association for Community Living 3 L2 _' m: `$ R! |, \; T9 K
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5 N# [/ ?; J7 x/ m* kPosition: Family Advocate / Terms: Full-time / Compensation: Competitive & based on experience / Location: Calgary / Closing Date: Sept. 05th 2008.% x7 G5 ~% N4 Q5 v- v0 C6 q, ]
- G+ l" _# C+ Q% b( n f: D6 DThe 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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3 B0 R( w5 D* {9 g2 zIf, 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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0 t8 M: a. {2 RYou 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.- N1 ]# A" B; Q+ v8 n. ?9 C# C
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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.
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# G1 z0 f$ X. X9 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. 9 P. X4 |5 f2 J# E- k3 T0 Q; G
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TO APPLY - Submit CV & covering letter in confidence to:7 j6 u I4 s8 \2 a9 h G9 `" X9 E2 Q
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Lori Adamchick, Executive Director
9 v, Q% a# F& k0 cAlberta Association for Community Living & U9 n, M4 q8 u3 P( D, j. F4 K R
4112 - 4th St., NW, Calgary, Alberta T2K 1A2: N2 X* H2 ?" \/ T1 G/ q
E: ladamchick@aacl.org / F: 403.228.21324 ~8 ]1 F% H! T+ L
/ [8 T0 z; D4 ?; zPS. We thank al applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. |
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