Family Advocate

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Employment Opportunity/Alberta Association for Community Living
Learn about our community work, visit: http://www.aacl.org

" n$ `& i2 q' ~( C/ F5 Z2 jPosition: Family Advocate / Terms: Full-time / Compensation: Competitive & based on experience / Location: Calgary / Closing Date: Sept. 05th 2008.
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5 _8 o% l" }' q( e5 x& K( ]The Organization: The Alberta Association for Community Living (AACL) fosters family leadership & advocacy in the pursuit of fully inclusive community lives for children/adults with developmental disabilities. We are seeking a self-motivated, dedicated individual who is committed to our vision of inclusion to work as a Family Advocate in Calgary and area.

8 M" v4 K  P* h! W* p9 W( JIf, like us, you believe that children should grow up at home; that children should attend their neighbourhood schools; that all people should have the right to participate and be welcomed into their community; that all people should have the chance at a good job for decent pay; then, this is the job for you.
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8 O- ~3 D% [$ [: u# B& f4 E) nYou will: work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to think about, plan for and realize inclusive community lives; serve as a resource & guide to families and individuals with developmental disabilities in their pursuit of supports and services that enable inclusion; develop/support the networking of families who are committed to pursuing inclusion; advocate with and for families and individuals in their efforts to secure the required supports and to nurture and develop inclusive communities.
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The successful candidates must possess; deep understanding of inclusion/an unwavering commitment to its ideals; excellent organizational, communication & interpersonal skills; working knowledge of the systems & supports available to families/individuals with developmental disabilities in Alberta.
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6 w/ |# d4 t- v) N! j% jIn addition: partnership building and problem-solving skills; commitment to research and evaluation; ability to work independently as well as part of a team; a university or college education in disability studies or related field is preferred; personal experience in the field may be considered as equivalent.
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, X; S5 g$ C3 G& t) o3 @1 J+ Y) b+ I, `TO APPLY - Submit CV & covering letter in confidence to:

Lori Adamchick, Executive Director
Alberta Association for Community Living
' ?) T. @3 V: f. J1 v4112 - 4th St., NW, Calgary, Alberta T2K 1A2
: H4 Y4 _! p! h/ lE: ladamchick@aacl.org / F: 403.228.2132
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6 t& W# F, Y* P5 }0 z5 KPS. We thank al applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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