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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton" h# J' |* Z) B7 k/ G; x) X
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca
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+ Y) R' v" n% _$ {" nPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
8 v2 D. t9 G8 N; c8 Y' vTerms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. 9 f& j% J+ [+ P8 ?9 g' K' ~
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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.
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. D) l( b0 u- { r) n" R# ~7 @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.' q7 Y; c8 d# E6 k8 {2 z" @
) t# I- P& I/ b% @3 F- L) ]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.& K# A$ t+ }' Y) ^
, E7 d c6 P6 N/ D0 M' r% TThe 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.8 q6 M8 M1 t! V) ^
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He/she has experience in community-based case management/assessment, is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of older people, is knowledgeable of community resources & services related to older people, is self-motivated/able to work as part of a team, has excellent communication & problem solving skills, has familiarity/experience with issues related to senior volunteers and is computer literate especially with MS Word & Excel.4 X; D" w' x- H( X/ ?
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 - v' H k5 ?- d6 `- T' H* J2 v
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5
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$ S4 O4 ]7 c2 Y6 \/ W9 V% d2 VPS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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