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.
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8 A  k+ t4 K5 ]) v2 OThe ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:
3 P2 P' z6 v$ x# \' V 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.
" R8 X/ l1 g+ @2 F& E3 T( w7 n9 t Experience in assisting clients who have barriers to accessing housing.
 Commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, program participants, and community agencies.
 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.
. _# m% o0 B! N# j* B2 x/ M/ v 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:
+ I* D! W8 m' |0 e' HDebbie Clark, Executive Director
+ a8 N9 q0 `( g& {301 11456 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5K 0M1
registration@thetodaycentre.ca
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A 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.
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Funding provided by the Edmonton Real Estate Foundation.