Family Support Advocate

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Position: Family Support Advocate / Terms: Full-time / Salary: commensurate with experience and education / Location: Calgary / Note: Posting remains open until suitable candidate is found.

Context: AACL - Calgary Regional Office is seeking a highly skilled family support advocate committed to the values of community inclusion who would also be interested in working on a new fund development program.  
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( c: G& {% U* _: y1 d; G5 B# G2 CThe successful candidates will have: a demonstrated ability to advocate on behalf of families/individuals with developmental disabilities in their desire to be fully included in community life; the capacity to address complex, systemic issues of social change; and the ability to work collaboratively with families, children/adults with developmental disabilities, government, local authorities and community organizations.
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In addition: Knowledge of child protection policies and practices would also be helpful as the position involves working in partnership with child protection services to address the needs of parents with developmental disabilities and children with developmental disabilities who are at risk.
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, r9 s8 X; c( w8 Y) @! x1 K9 Y6 \5 b# vThis position not only involves advocacy, but an opportunity to participate in a unique program that will help develop a long-term sustained fund raising initiative. If you are a creative, organized person who enjoys variety, then this is the position for you! Relevant post-secondary education is preferred (but, equivalencies will be considered).

TO APPLY - forward covering letter & CV to:
E-mail: mail@aacl.org / Fax: (780) 453-5779
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About: The Alberta Association for Community Living (AACL) is a province-wide federation supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Visit us at: www.aacl.org