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.

$ g! ]* h1 S5 Z* v8 `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.

3 @- e+ a! C3 z; j& K1 qThe ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:
 Minimum post secondary degree or in progress of obtaining a degree.
3 [7 j4 Q8 y3 Z* A+ c* 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.
* o$ j3 _3 c1 ~2 n 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.
 An understanding of family violence is an asset. The hourly rate is $18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on the qualifications of
the applicant. Qualified candidates may forward their detailed resume and cover letter by April 26, 2013 to:
" A" h2 K6 |0 ]. M# X( Q5 U; y8 b) NDebbie Clark, Executive Director
  J- c" H& n+ ]7 @0 F( o* u! H* a301 11456 Jasper Avenue
3 C8 r$ d* e! v. i6 |3 C9 yEdmonton, AB T5K 0M1
9 u# \7 H! Z. b- qregistration@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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8 S# k: a$ d7 U* \Funding provided by the Edmonton Real Estate Foundation.