Housing Worker Term Position (May – August 2013)

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Today Family Violence Help Centre is an innovative centre which operates with an integrated services model providing a single point of entry to comprehensive services for those impacted by family violence in Edmonton and area. The Today Family Violence Help Centre is part of a collaborative, coordinated community response.

We are currently looking for an experienced individual for the term position of Housing Support Worker to start immediately. As part of a team, the individual will be required to build a housing registry, develop relationships with community agencies that will address housing needs and coordination of housing services for individuals impacted by Family Violence.

& h2 A* ^' {9 h; {6 J) OThe ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:
+ N+ S# q% ^3 u: T% Q0 l Minimum post secondary degree or in progress of obtaining a degree.
 Two to three years front line experience in providing resources to clients with barriers or experience in programs providing housing to clients with barriers.
& n( ?  x0 w- n! S Experience in assisting clients who have barriers to accessing housing.
! F  p! d7 {! Q3 N5 W% o" k Commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, program participants, and community agencies.
" R8 t% \/ m  o: u Demonstrated knowledge of community housing resources.
 Excellent computer skills, interpersonal and written communication skills.
 Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
 An understanding of family violence is an asset. The hourly rate is $18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on the qualifications of
the applicant. Qualified candidates may forward their detailed resume and cover letter by April 26, 2013 to:
Debbie Clark, Executive Director
301 11456 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5K 0M1
registration@thetodaycentre.ca

! a1 n& F. v2 U$ O  WA copy of the position description is available at www.thetodaycentre.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

" Y5 H  Z% @2 D- C. uFunding provided by the Edmonton Real Estate Foundation.

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