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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton& S* A! H3 x. {- i
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca
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8 U; x* u3 L. ^5 \" JPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
$ k0 d4 u' U6 G$ |Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. & X; E" B; X, k6 \( m- U
2 m+ K9 m2 N- j' w/ q$ [0 }6 ^. MThe 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. . ^; O; l& A% O5 _1 Q% c
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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. i1 i: z' O/ N4 f" r" r. t
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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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# l. y$ I# U& C" d4 z& B! Y; l( H& fThe 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. e" k# c. I! u* r/ T% @7 B7 h
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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.! w( J8 s7 w4 b+ n- o4 E' @
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 ' h! T1 h8 Y0 S( Z- y
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E52 M2 q9 t/ `' C% I K* m: s) E
/ M) A* X3 P" h7 e/ p- {PS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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