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Employment Opportunity/Bissell Centre L+ |% Y8 v# _; D& g9 \
Learn about us: www.bissellcentre.org4 V/ |: ^' ^0 w8 C/ {1 P* X- J
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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.3 a2 C# R) H6 u9 z
9 x/ X% \/ ]1 _+ L/ d; {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.
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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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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.0 z' {9 w1 J1 d" P8 t' Z
4 y) v. ]* o3 ?- ^- v4 @4 a- BSkills & 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.1 N' W! a+ W+ b6 A% q, O
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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.' N/ q5 t" k) V* e. K K- V2 T
P% X" j' f$ h, oTO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter/references to:& u( A6 a9 L: b- A' d' d
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Sylvie Seguin / F: 780.429.7908
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