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Employment Opportunity/Bissell Centre " h1 O" ]; P/ w l0 e5 q* q, _
Learn about us: www.bissellcentre.org/ {" h/ \5 v7 y/ O+ X1 X
" p: m2 q3 U8 RPosition: 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.
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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. . h, q5 j1 q9 G: w
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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. : e, u6 @1 I Y6 N$ X. k& D# e* w
! w2 {4 N( n# |5 q ]% u, BEducation/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.
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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.
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TO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter/references to:; e! v- g/ t; y0 e- @/ |' N- k( [
+ ^5 d" d5 o' A0 z7 R! F1 rSylvie Seguin / F: 780.429.7908 . G" _5 _ x7 |) D3 y
E-mail: sseguin@bissellcentre.org |
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