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.
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4 ~$ a9 ~7 R& F3 `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.
4 ]2 m* ]- B. V; Q' S+ e 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.
: e7 O! V' q9 N$ T2 Z; J% H. ^ Commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, program participants, and community agencies.
 Demonstrated knowledge of community housing resources.
0 i1 g, m  |1 P# {/ ~5 ] Excellent computer skills, interpersonal and written communication skills.
 Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  v) u: S5 m  Y An understanding of family violence is an asset. The hourly rate is $18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on the qualifications of
: z2 }+ E, w& M* tthe applicant. Qualified candidates may forward their detailed resume and cover letter by April 26, 2013 to:
Debbie Clark, Executive Director
301 11456 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5K 0M1
registration@thetodaycentre.ca

) v* T. e; _* P9 P! ]+ ^. K4 T) m# IA 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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- }1 Y5 ]6 x% a: [) D4 F9 N! tFunding provided by the Edmonton Real Estate Foundation.
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