Drop In Support Worker

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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre
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0 m( K4 k9 t; Z2 T4 y) SPosition: Drop In Support Worker / Terms: Full Time / Location: Edmonton Salary: Based on education & experience / Closing Date: open until suitable candidate is found.
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6 R9 e3 C2 W) X  FPosition Abstract: position works with adults, families, and youth who access the Drop-In. The position involves responsibility to provide a safe and supportive environment for members of the community to meet, have an opportunity to socialize, and to meet their basic needs (coffee, snacks, showers, laundry, etc.). Provide on-site support and advocacy to individuals as needed. A movie night shift one Wednesday evening per month may be required.
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2 P( l. @; f& q0 R' N! E6 D9 |7 K% bEducation/Experience: Grade 12 with extensive employment experience or Diploma in Social Work; familiarity with issues of poverty, homelessness, mental health and addictions; experience using computers.

0 v: l) ]3 m! U! f% `3 N$ JSkills & Abilities: Strong communication skills and able to manage behaviours in the Drop-In while maintaining an inviting non-judgmental atmosphere; ability to establish rapport and trust with the program participants; strong problem solving skills and an ability to flexibly manage multiple tasks; knowledgeable about community resources and services; ability to be self-directed and to work well within a team.

3 K) U( M. X9 U' J) {0 F& v6 o) BTO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence to:
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Sylvie Seguin, Manager ECSS - Bissell Centre
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2 O2 a$ n0 T9 r1 K( GPS. No phone calls please. We thank all applicants. Only those contacted for an interview will be considered.