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Employment Opportunity/Bissell Centre - ?% P. M: ]% t, O) ^6 Y- U
Learn about us: www.bissellcentre.org, W/ y( l) S" M% o7 J- t
0 g# L6 m: u3 k" E1 XPosition: 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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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. 8 E- D0 _! s5 f: w+ |' ?1 b
0 ^$ m( n! ` `9 T6 v4 QPosition is also responsible for providing crisis intervention, intensive outreach support, advocacy, information and referrals to internal and external resources as appropriate. : b" _* t. c# [9 R, n9 b
& N- v$ {! E+ R1 |, t3 w7 JEducation/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.$ l; U% @1 W6 n* r4 u( e8 |8 P) W
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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.$ q6 N" i5 \0 D6 _( s
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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.% W, t2 t) H- K
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TO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter/references to: y! \2 f, L" h( z: Y9 q# I
' `9 W# v# V' _Sylvie Seguin / F: 780.429.7908
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