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Employment Opportunity/Bissell Centre 1 W( Y* j/ f: ~% h
Learn about us: www.bissellcentre.org
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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.+ V( \4 V& O- V% D3 k7 L6 ^
# m' l. ?+ h( U- k" nAbstract: 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. " e0 W. o/ Q7 |- \$ u( P2 }! B; 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. : U; J7 I- } }3 B4 [
" E; r9 |* o1 f9 J, u. uEducation/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.; p M- W5 [, V- S; K
( n0 g6 p( r$ ^' [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.( a1 a `9 C0 x4 A D: E$ H. R
/ `- E2 v- S% L% k4 m8 g vPLUS: 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.1 m; i$ J1 A5 l2 x D
/ x5 O9 \* w* |" F" J' n& [TO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter/references to:) ?( l0 {) s( ]4 N
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Sylvie Seguin / F: 780.429.7908 * ]7 e9 V& U* l5 h. z6 L5 _
E-mail: sseguin@bissellcentre.org |
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