Independent Living Support Worker

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Employment Opportunity/Bissell Centre
Learn about us: www.bissellcentre.org

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.

. ^$ t9 N, W4 j! I/ i! KAbstract: 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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1 s4 G. e$ ?8 q* l0 f. Z* KPosition 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.
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& G  u' u& a+ c  G  `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.
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+ O" l- g& h# O9 r% h. }; @! ^2 G' @3 QPLUS: 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.

9 B( f- z/ d/ n3 L7 `5 @TO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter/references to:
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" i$ D0 v/ Z4 N; A+ iSylvie Seguin / F: 780.429.7908
E-mail: sseguin@bissellcentre.org