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Employment Opportunity/Bissell Centre % G1 W- U: z& Z- u- n
Learn about us: www.bissellcentre.org$ A% S& w( Y6 s2 W0 @4 k! q
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Position: 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.# T2 J. ]3 t$ Q- d- a1 @
9 R6 ^6 H! r1 mAbstract: 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.
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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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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.( {# x/ Y! n" L
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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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+ R& o& R( n& _0 TTO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter/references to:
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9 s8 n1 i0 c/ DSylvie Seguin / F: 780.429.7908 . f! d& R, L; V# j1 C$ k, ^
E-mail: sseguin@bissellcentre.org |
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