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:
 Minimum post secondary degree or in progress of obtaining a degree.
) h; ^. a4 k. P+ X4 S Two to three years front line experience in providing resources to clients with barriers or experience in programs providing housing to clients with barriers.
$ \5 N8 o4 b8 q# G* D Experience in assisting clients who have barriers to accessing housing.
# |) ]9 U0 Z; l7 ]8 ~6 {9 q& ^8 { 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.
  F$ {" ]5 `/ y+ Q2 D9 g 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
7 q" B2 W* O. A0 H3 d2 c5 dthe applicant. Qualified candidates may forward their detailed resume and cover letter by April 26, 2013 to:
  t4 y- a" i) r  a# [Debbie Clark, Executive Director
301 11456 Jasper Avenue
' A6 R  V! }6 iEdmonton, AB T5K 0M1
. p' ]7 g. f* l, z) \registration@thetodaycentre.ca

. Q3 y5 N( Q$ B+ e# zA 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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Funding provided by the Edmonton Real Estate Foundation.