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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# O; T& U& \, JWe 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.
* b4 ~) Z0 t3 T/ A 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.
 Commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, program participants, and community agencies.
 Demonstrated knowledge of community housing resources.
 Excellent computer skills, interpersonal and written communication skills.
2 ^3 g9 `2 @+ P Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
$ k1 s7 `& M* u* E8 q) L6 I An understanding of family violence is an asset. The hourly rate is $18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on the qualifications of
# a& g+ }- F4 m+ sthe applicant. Qualified candidates may forward their detailed resume and cover letter by April 26, 2013 to:
! D/ _3 C+ x5 n; U0 k8 N; Q" GDebbie Clark, Executive Director
301 11456 Jasper Avenue
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: B$ n' V2 y* |1 c; PA 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.

' `5 e( n6 P9 dFunding provided by the Edmonton Real Estate Foundation.