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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
& W K% ?7 M9 ILearn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca: A- F$ i7 s" T, t
9 q3 g. c% K# {7 Q# u1 Q% a( rPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator ' K* |7 r9 z2 _( R5 B8 `: r0 W
Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10.
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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. $ ~* T8 d5 t* _' \5 d! f
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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.: u& g. E' V1 X. `- M/ X- r1 h
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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.+ L% [( R* `1 _! V; ?; H1 Y0 \/ q6 m( _
( M9 H7 T" S4 iThe 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.3 y, o, |+ }, v+ x
- Z0 s' i% r `5 l* A9 Q' T; _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.. n; j3 v* ^' n s# ~
: U0 `, y& a. j8 FAPPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175
# w& ~ ?' o9 \. D& o- BBy mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5
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6 H) K3 w8 e6 ^% a y D5 N. DPS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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