Housing Worker Term Position (May – August 2013)

又见炊烟

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.

* D5 P: w2 u2 I% S% JThe ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:
 Minimum post secondary degree or in progress of obtaining a degree.
4 |6 {% |+ _3 L Two to three years front line experience in providing resources to clients with barriers or experience in programs providing housing to clients with barriers.
 Experience in assisting clients who have barriers to accessing housing.
& @: V" e& v. ~, E6 ~/ W' V) V Commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, program participants, and community agencies.
 Demonstrated knowledge of community housing resources.
 Excellent computer skills, interpersonal and written communication skills.
 Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
 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:
% X/ F. ^6 h8 a( ODebbie Clark, Executive Director
0 }# ?3 Z; _! I" v! x9 C301 11456 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5K 0M1
registration@thetodaycentre.ca
' X1 w# r1 n" R' H4 ]8 I; v
+ Q; U' T( x  wA 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) W& |0 H. `$ AFunding provided by the Edmonton Real Estate Foundation.

: E" s- S- N) ?7 H9 x4 O8 w3 A; I