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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
, Y3 d1 q( a0 b! yLearn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca4 R( w c( z4 m, N" C7 q
' ?9 S; e1 l8 N+ }3 X: o# I) u8 t rPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
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) Z! Y3 y1 ?' XThe 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. # {5 h8 B) a( D: h+ Z* `
9 f" {. t+ o0 h* ZThis 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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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.( H/ n4 z! u. v: m. @) B0 F' s
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The 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.# ^8 e9 c, T4 T8 b+ e% n
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He/she has experience in community-based case management/assessment, is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of older people, is knowledgeable of community resources & services related to older people, is self-motivated/able to work as part of a team, has excellent communication & problem solving skills, has familiarity/experience with issues related to senior volunteers and is computer literate especially with MS Word & Excel.
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0 W% R+ U! _) G) s5 O: sAPPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 h( M0 }$ x N: x" I' m
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5- A8 S5 ?+ _. |! } D
6 {5 q. n- e, S1 `# _! tPS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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