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.

; d1 ^1 o6 e2 C4 z8 ^" G) W  nWe 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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The ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:
 Minimum post secondary degree or in progress of obtaining a degree.
1 q; B0 v. d5 j% y$ ~( O% v# l! o, m* o6 h Two to three years front line experience in providing resources to clients with barriers or experience in programs providing housing to clients with barriers.
9 r2 @. t; F- d Experience in assisting clients who have barriers to accessing housing.
( i8 A" _3 ~3 s4 E" K1 f8 Y! B* | Commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, program participants, and community agencies.
1 \7 O# K* _/ A. {& |5 Y Demonstrated knowledge of community housing resources.
/ i5 i3 t$ a- J% ^0 W  o5 s Excellent computer skills, interpersonal and written communication skills.
' ~- m! U$ L3 j' m 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
! [  q1 ]. H# s/ ]" i' p0 S301 11456 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5K 0M1
registration@thetodaycentre.ca

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.