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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
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' f- L3 c/ D. k% s$ Y- u8 Y ~Position: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
7 x0 r/ j' j7 X6 GTerms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. & |4 [0 @; h" @0 r
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The Organization: SAGE is a multi-service agency that has provided services to older people in Edmonton and area since 1970. Its mission is to enhance the quality of life of older people.
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6 J; ]7 ]. `! \" p- TThis position is responsible for assessing client needs and short term one on one counseling to individuals addressing the social/emotional needs of older adults & their families. The position will focus on assisting seniors or their families, who make contact with SAGE, to articulate/prioritize their needs, deal with issues they are facing and to make informed referrals as necessary." g# N4 |0 w: V# n
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As a professional social worker, the incumbent will adhere to the Social Work Code of Ethics as published in the A.C.S.W., and be a member in good standing of the AARSW. This position will work with the Housing Coordinator, Seniors Social Worker, Safe House Coordinators, the Full House Coordinator and volunteers on the reception/telephone lines.
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[+ n/ O/ | I2 X# VThe Ideal Candidate: is a Registered Social Worker, College or University prepared, holds a valid First Aid certificate, is able to provide a Criminal Record Check that is free of criminal convictions, has (and be prepared to use) a vehicle/possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license, and is able to obtain $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.! b# A4 j6 w9 o" v5 o G% u
F4 _) B: `0 U6 K" [( S7 ~He/she has experience in community-based case management/assessment, is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of older people, is knowledgeable of community resources & services related to older people, is self-motivated/able to work as part of a team, has excellent communication & problem solving skills, has familiarity/experience with issues related to senior volunteers and is computer literate especially with MS Word & Excel.
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- l' Q K- t- X+ c) AAPPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 0 X4 j! o7 c$ z- _) k
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5
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2 W) t1 m$ b/ ^- V& wPS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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