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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3 l% @3 M3 a  n  Y" a( uThe ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:
# K- O9 m$ J- w) a Minimum post secondary degree or in progress of obtaining a degree.
 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.
7 T+ o1 N9 t* {# L# h7 Q& K Commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, program participants, and community agencies.
 Demonstrated knowledge of community housing resources.
6 I  D0 _; S* _( H8 a 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 - $20.00 per hour depending on the qualifications of
) F8 W: }( r7 ?. {- R! ]* Kthe applicant. Qualified candidates may forward their detailed resume and cover letter by April 26, 2013 to:
4 `. ]' \/ p& @Debbie Clark, Executive Director
301 11456 Jasper Avenue
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4 y$ z8 A# L; G6 W& }( [( Kregistration@thetodaycentre.ca
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A 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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Funding provided by the Edmonton Real Estate Foundation.

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