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.

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.
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The ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:
# w6 @* b$ F0 r& U) v& i Minimum post secondary degree or in progress of obtaining a degree.
; [2 O. {: ~. \8 X. D% c3 V Two to three years front line experience in providing resources to clients with barriers or experience in programs providing housing to clients with barriers.
# X6 |0 I" n5 Z( v# n' j; U 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.
4 I0 {& n5 o9 N- S5 M Demonstrated knowledge of community housing resources.
6 I9 N% [; O  f8 m, O Excellent computer skills, interpersonal and written communication skills.
 Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
$ e4 P" ~6 G5 f4 d 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:
, _6 r0 l3 K2 G: BDebbie Clark, Executive Director
301 11456 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5K 0M1
, W" f- h& A8 _! G* uregistration@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.

0 I( E( A+ r1 U0 vFunding provided by the Edmonton Real Estate Foundation.

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