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Employment Opportunity/Bissell Centre 1 U+ {: }5 [ W$ t- G" D, X8 {7 C
Learn about us: www.bissellcentre.org$ _; n9 ?6 \ d8 _" b
, L0 U: ]0 z- K# b$ k: } APosition: Independent Living Support Worker / Terms: Part time (20 hrs. week) Location: Edmonton / Salary: based on education & experience / Closing Date: open until a suitable candidate is found.; v2 l$ W3 V+ |* Z
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Abstract: position offers both crisis/on-going support for individuals/couples with chronic or complex mental health issues + those who face multiple barriers to independent living to enhance their ability to live successfully within their community by reducing barriers involved in meeting their economic, social and personal needs. 0 X! i" H' `) Q# ^7 j
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Position is also responsible for providing crisis intervention, intensive outreach support, advocacy, information and referrals to internal and external resources as appropriate.
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, O6 C" f7 ?6 O/ o3 I$ R) W6 _Education/Experience: Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Rehabilitation Services or equivalent + relevant experience; familiarity with issues of poverty/homelessness; AB Class 5 license, satisfactory drivers abstract and own vehicle.
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Skills & Abilities: Strong written/verbal communication skills; effective assessment skills and ability to work from a strength-based perspective; ability to develop goal plans with the program participant; ability to establish rapport and trust with the program participants; strong problem solving skills and an ability to flexibly manage multiple tasks.) k& p* }( r. y- K" k
8 W! C5 x7 D' A5 ~PLUS: Knowledgeable about community resources; ability to be self-directed and work well within a team; ability to develop productive working relationships with program partners & other community agencies; ability to develop service plans with program participants and provide follow-up to support them in the achievement of their goals.) ~% B1 ` p6 Z& e; \4 R9 \# R! Z
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TO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter/references to:; `9 r# e6 S6 L: G2 t. ?
! s6 Y7 g! n5 s% ~4 \" VSylvie Seguin / F: 780.429.7908
0 J. z& p( M* U# T1 T7 K- u( fE-mail: sseguin@bissellcentre.org |
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