Family Advocate

又见炊烟

Employment Opportunity/Alberta Association for Community Living
3 I, J# E1 t1 n4 U9 V! bLearn about our community work, visit: http://www.aacl.org

Position: Family Advocate / Terms: Full-time / Compensation: Competitive & based on experience / Location: Calgary / Closing Date: Sept. 05th 2008.

8 ]3 i. Q# l" C5 Y4 SThe 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.
* A5 G1 @- Y9 I% ^: z8 g
& s- P7 n; b6 ^8 d8 u3 A7 _- [If, 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  ^. _% j1 S5 W* e
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 M$ m: u$ N. D; I# H
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.
' I7 I1 X) |& b8 S' j
, K2 C1 G0 M, a) k9 V6 zIn 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.
, t! D+ _1 ]6 L! \
TO APPLY - Submit CV & covering letter in confidence to:
( q3 ^; {& Q5 e
" Z+ U* I/ v5 K9 e" u# @8 g" x. nLori Adamchick, Executive Director
Alberta Association for Community Living
9 z8 ]4 o+ ^2 h, T4112 - 4th St., NW, Calgary, Alberta T2K 1A2
E: ladamchick@aacl.org / F: 403.228.2132

$ H: J3 E! c; i9 R1 k7 tPS. We thank al applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

枫情万种

What is the Chinese translation of "Family Advocate"?