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.
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1 w6 S& k  p4 u& PWe 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.

# h! r) }6 m% s7 }. U: _The ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:
 Minimum post secondary degree or in progress of obtaining a degree.
& Q* \& B5 h0 I Two to three years front line experience in providing resources to clients with barriers or experience in programs providing housing to clients with barriers.
 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.
* M  A4 p2 `8 |; d, |  S Excellent computer skills, interpersonal and written communication skills.
- R& c2 x* `) N+ ^* j( P Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
# q( R. e! H6 `9 L/ i An understanding of family violence is an asset. The hourly rate is $18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on the qualifications of
the applicant. Qualified candidates may forward their detailed resume and cover letter by April 26, 2013 to:
Debbie Clark, Executive Director
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registration@thetodaycentre.ca
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2 ~% H: w! k& e( FA copy of the position description is available at www.thetodaycentre.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
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1 y$ w: o3 T, ~2 BFunding provided by the Edmonton Real Estate Foundation.
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