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Employment Opportunity/Alberta Association for Community Living - y2 {! ]! s% G8 u. z0 M T. z' K
Learn about our community work, visit: http://www.aacl.org( {/ s7 F. b9 N5 D1 S9 g' G
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Position: Family Advocate / Terms: Full-time / Compensation: Competitive & based on experience / Location: Calgary / Closing Date: Sept. 05th 2008.7 S5 D: V. S8 f( Q8 P+ R5 r. M
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The Organization: The Alberta Association for Community Living (AACL) fosters family leadership & advocacy in the pursuit of fully inclusive community lives for children/adults with developmental disabilities. We are seeking a self-motivated, dedicated individual who is committed to our vision of inclusion to work as a Family Advocate in Calgary and area. . x1 J4 S/ D' a' u! x( W8 A, X! M
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If, like us, you believe that children should grow up at home; that children should attend their neighbourhood schools; that all people should have the right to participate and be welcomed into their community; that all people should have the chance at a good job for decent pay; then, this is the job for you.
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You will: work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to think about, plan for and realize inclusive community lives; serve as a resource & guide to families and individuals with developmental disabilities in their pursuit of supports and services that enable inclusion; develop/support the networking of families who are committed to pursuing inclusion; advocate with and for families and individuals in their efforts to secure the required supports and to nurture and develop inclusive communities.6 X4 O4 a, A/ r: \- Y
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The successful candidates must possess; deep understanding of inclusion/an unwavering commitment to its ideals; excellent organizational, communication & interpersonal skills; working knowledge of the systems & supports available to families/individuals with developmental disabilities in Alberta.
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In addition: partnership building and problem-solving skills; commitment to research and evaluation; ability to work independently as well as part of a team; a university or college education in disability studies or related field is preferred; personal experience in the field may be considered as equivalent. * t3 k- H3 a% Q% V0 [
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TO APPLY - Submit CV & covering letter in confidence to:! R' U' P' n5 R* T7 @5 s4 K3 r
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Lori Adamchick, Executive Director& K& Z+ s% ?- `" M; j2 }# h! B
Alberta Association for Community Living
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PS. We thank al applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. |
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