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:
 Minimum post secondary degree or in progress of obtaining a degree.
% |6 C$ W+ T! H0 n; V& t Two to three years front line experience in providing resources to clients with barriers or experience in programs providing housing to clients with barriers.
4 t. B* U. v# p, `0 d% e- ? 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.
 Demonstrated knowledge of community housing resources.
1 L: g$ g8 o/ B9 m. a Excellent computer skills, interpersonal and written communication skills.
: x8 L% O) o0 @$ `) J Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
7 r4 G* I$ w# H. d, m6 v: H An understanding of family violence is an asset. The hourly rate is $18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on the qualifications of
the applicant. Qualified candidates may forward their detailed resume and cover letter by April 26, 2013 to:
/ ^" j$ D# E/ sDebbie Clark, Executive Director
301 11456 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5K 0M1
/ l' m; X* l; S$ Kregistration@thetodaycentre.ca

* m; P" @5 C  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.
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  `( N. f; a" N2 n" eFunding provided by the Edmonton Real Estate Foundation.
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