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Employment Opportunity/Bissell Centre 3 K7 g6 g& H: Z7 S9 m) D
Learn about us: www.bissellcentre.org' d# Y* ~4 P# }
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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./ i8 `( C) F: y% W. U
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Abstract: 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. ! ^3 l+ _2 ~: h- g! ^; H" O, Q/ ^' i
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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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2 K$ Q' @: u1 | A( `5 r8 S6 WEducation/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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7 ^1 w/ R, J/ z1 i% ?2 `7 M, rSkills & 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.
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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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TO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter/references to:4 t" O4 `& ?% W+ v- M
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Sylvie Seguin / F: 780.429.7908
_7 v! e2 z( X; u2 bE-mail: sseguin@bissellcentre.org |
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