Family Advocate

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Employment Opportunity/Alberta Association for Community Living
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Position: Family Advocate / Terms: Full-time / Compensation: Competitive & based on experience / Location: Calgary / Closing Date: Sept. 05th 2008.
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- P4 L! M/ z9 c: ?$ S: ?0 `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.

! K$ j- T, \/ E; s- k7 l6 W+ gIf, 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.
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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.

8 {+ X+ t$ i: O* x% U1 S( |0 @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.

TO APPLY - Submit CV & covering letter in confidence to:

/ r/ \( l  V/ D( ^, N3 E2 sLori Adamchick, Executive Director
Alberta Association for Community Living
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- C8 I( F1 W1 iE: ladamchick@aacl.org / F: 403.228.2132

PS. We thank al applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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What is the Chinese translation of "Family Advocate"?