Drop In Support Worker

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Employment Opportunity / Bissell Centre
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( Z/ D9 c8 M& [1 c& [; _Position: Drop In Support Worker / Terms: Full Time / Location: Edmonton Salary: Based on education & experience / Closing Date: open until suitable candidate is found.

" I3 G" P. X9 W, e2 q$ g7 IPosition 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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' r" G5 ~' V& b6 x* m6 Y6 M( NEducation/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.
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Skills & 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.
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TO APPLY - Submit resume in confidence to:
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9 D4 {, j4 g+ U2 U2 G; @( eSylvie Seguin, Manager ECSS - Bissell Centre
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5 a2 F' `1 ?9 `" gPS. No phone calls please. We thank all applicants. Only those contacted for an interview will be considered.