Family Advocate

又见炊烟

Employment Opportunity/Alberta Association for Community Living
! [2 F' c! `( Q+ c; }( m5 I8 XLearn about our community work, visit: http://www.aacl.org
0 C- S( z; U  U; m, {( O* `9 k0 g( t
+ |. c3 `- g& q* @Position: Family Advocate / Terms: Full-time / Compensation: Competitive & based on experience / Location: Calgary / Closing Date: Sept. 05th 2008.
) }3 q5 ^; G; B: P
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.
" X; P% X# g) c$ L" r; ~
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.
* `" Y0 w8 Z. p2 u8 x* E- d
, o- D: G3 T$ ]& \7 g) VYou 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.

8 A, I+ Y. d' _  k: `/ T9 ~% HThe 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.
3 Z' [% k( V0 w/ C8 T- l
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.

! A+ R- R) F7 H) U0 ]: W' N' ^TO APPLY - Submit CV & covering letter in confidence to:
4 l! T- n+ \  Q8 ~% x
! T$ p: R! ~- Y2 r, BLori Adamchick, Executive Director
/ l; u1 I4 u1 u7 h, d8 eAlberta Association for Community Living
% P6 B6 o" b- U4112 - 4th St., NW, Calgary, Alberta T2K 1A2
E: ladamchick@aacl.org / F: 403.228.2132
$ T3 G* F4 g; f  U: `6 N' j: d
7 }" {7 j  X& G0 APS. We thank al applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

枫情万种

What is the Chinese translation of "Family Advocate"?