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.

1 @+ t6 x; K8 u4 w; B" uWe 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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/ G& z" W# a& p) g+ BThe ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:
/ {( o/ L) d- P, P, s0 K8 p Minimum post secondary degree or in progress of obtaining a degree.
2 y$ D( |3 f8 \+ \7 `) |  r 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.
 Excellent computer skills, interpersonal and written communication skills.
4 S' m/ b& s7 o0 [: Q Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Z! z8 V+ M( D' }2 @1 F An understanding of family violence is an asset. The hourly rate is $18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on the qualifications of
the applicant. Qualified candidates may forward their detailed resume and cover letter by April 26, 2013 to:
Debbie Clark, Executive Director
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$ ?1 ?% ~' ~6 R0 C# A4 a  ?Edmonton, AB T5K 0M1
registration@thetodaycentre.ca

  E; h: P' I; @; u9 M. N( `; oA 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.

' x4 A& m% T( D4 GFunding provided by the Edmonton Real Estate Foundation.
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