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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton8 g8 |2 z* @3 P( m- D. e
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca4 R, }( x$ V5 m- F
9 C# c5 s5 p$ n; UPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
1 n+ ~) u# U) vTerms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. : W7 Z' }: S3 C, f4 b
+ W' b- g7 \% K- P/ M4 \% [6 b. 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.
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+ q G$ ~8 E: t* V) NThis 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.2 y9 ]5 r& O* R
( `+ H3 I& b6 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. l2 j! M1 e0 h6 s" Q
# ^' _* h4 z" r9 }3 ~4 ZThe 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.
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; O4 l# \) B8 B m: P0 |# \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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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 & G" y' j8 r+ t
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5$ E, A; p% o6 @3 C; ^! \' V6 F
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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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