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Employment Opportunity/Bissell Centre , L9 w* Z- }# o& N3 j7 Z2 V
Learn about us: www.bissellcentre.org3 H$ C' C6 s: H9 \+ y7 m3 e
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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.
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- S3 k1 [) F3 x2 N o' L( v! WAbstract: 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.
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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 l% }% n* o' `4 D7 [Education/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.# \) `/ y" f5 Y% d2 b5 Z6 s: ?0 K
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Skills & 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.7 \4 ~5 V5 `' z( C
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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./ V) i6 K5 d8 y: F/ ~2 B
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TO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter/references to:9 z# s7 u( P5 Q0 L
) p0 G/ E; ~# L* ^. X2 ^Sylvie Seguin / F: 780.429.7908
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