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Employment Opportunity/Bissell Centre
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9 _- L# b2 E" U8 I3 QPosition: 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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Abstract: 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.
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0 F6 I& Q% {& [6 q% T; UEducation/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.! B+ |4 j8 t: I1 H( A
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Skills & 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.
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PLUS: 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.- ~. s2 \) w. u2 c* o2 t% _6 z% I
; m* k# F3 _& H/ m; Q5 B' i2 hTO APPLY - Submit CV in confidence, including cover letter/references to:; K6 I7 V( Y- E, r( I6 {$ s
! d J+ b( |* f5 ySylvie Seguin / F: 780.429.7908 . g/ A8 q! G. A7 ~/ q/ `* m
E-mail: sseguin@bissellcentre.org |
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