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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: i9 H1 c4 q& q0 r5 P/ AThe ideal candidate would possess the following qualifications:
. y* m; E% U8 i( }& Q' ? Minimum post secondary degree or in progress of obtaining a degree.
 Two to three years front line experience in providing resources to clients with barriers or experience in programs providing housing to clients with barriers.
, c. m* w3 Q" N2 t 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 S! P" ~  N( p Demonstrated knowledge of community housing resources.
 Excellent computer skills, interpersonal and written communication skills.
' l3 K7 v% t6 u$ g6 W7 [4 K 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 - $20.00 per hour depending on the qualifications of
" i7 U8 Q4 _" t6 n& W5 xthe applicant. Qualified candidates may forward their detailed resume and cover letter by April 26, 2013 to:
, L0 z8 B& ], d( g! cDebbie Clark, Executive Director
9 E5 e$ ^. [# W301 11456 Jasper Avenue
! Z( t# B- C( F* O- sEdmonton, AB T5K 0M1
; i9 b9 n2 c- l, V& N( M% Fregistration@thetodaycentre.ca

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.
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Funding provided by the Edmonton Real Estate Foundation.