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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton6 A' Q) B, O/ \, F/ g+ R; E' |
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca1 U9 @0 K* H2 D, R8 O- w
$ Y! \1 M2 o& A1 d% ?9 APosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
8 i+ P7 p. S4 p, }3 \# J6 fTerms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. . e' P( H$ z5 y; F& G
" f: t" O; r3 w/ O) i" UThe 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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This 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.
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) O' N) q, J% ~' ~/ t7 N: F; jAs 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.9 {& Q* \/ H3 n# n
) O q5 L, a, A$ \: d! jThe 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.1 ^5 i* _% D8 N, v
/ N5 V: V/ A" {' QHe/she has experience in community-based case management/assessment, is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of older people, is knowledgeable of community resources & services related to older people, is self-motivated/able to work as part of a team, has excellent communication & problem solving skills, has familiarity/experience with issues related to senior volunteers and is computer literate especially with MS Word & Excel.
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! M7 Z% {3 w# a+ y+ @$ {APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 * p9 a4 A! p# S$ e: K6 d. B2 s
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5
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PS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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