Independent Living Support Worker

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Employment Opportunity/Bissell Centre
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& z5 {% m! Q0 mPosition: Independent Living Support Worker / Terms: Part time (20 hrs. week) Location: Edmonton / Salary: based on education & experience / Closing Date: open until a suitable candidate is found.
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) F9 F4 \# p6 ~, YAbstract: position offers both crisis/on-going support for individuals/couples with chronic or complex mental health issues + those who face multiple barriers to independent living to enhance their ability to live successfully within their community by reducing barriers involved in meeting their economic, social and personal needs.

( P# `0 n0 e- lPosition is also responsible for providing crisis intervention, intensive outreach support, advocacy, information and referrals to internal and external resources as appropriate.

: |+ p# z0 x( \: J7 yEducation/Experience: Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Rehabilitation Services or equivalent + relevant experience; familiarity with issues of poverty/homelessness; AB Class 5 license, satisfactory drivers abstract and own vehicle.
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9 M; R0 R7 E4 _/ M. ?1 }5 zSkills & Abilities: Strong written/verbal communication skills; effective assessment skills and ability to work from a strength-based perspective; ability to develop goal plans with the program participant; ability to establish rapport and trust with the program participants; strong problem solving skills and an ability to flexibly manage multiple tasks.

2 S# p* A0 T4 m( H  l  v$ qPLUS: Knowledgeable about community resources; ability to be self-directed and work well within a team; ability to develop productive working relationships with program partners & other community agencies; ability to develop service plans with program participants and provide follow-up to support them in the achievement of their goals.
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5 t3 Y1 }5 X% Y$ _; t& T- K: nTO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter/references to:
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( c- p& d8 |' ~# fSylvie Seguin / F: 780.429.7908
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