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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton! Z+ n+ [" i4 Q. `1 `& g
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca+ ?" z( a* T. U& M; S
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Position: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
z3 C: m9 A$ g. ~Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. ( Z. w5 g% E+ F$ g; ]1 s7 {
5 h/ _# K6 N# S I4 B& ^" T3 bThe 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. + V# E/ @( h3 j4 f) B
& A; |5 e8 c) ~ E$ w. p# B8 aThis 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., U0 I& w6 t! R
) W9 r. y7 H/ f+ cAs 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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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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.8 w6 Z6 ? ^4 r% s; Y
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He/she has experience in community-based case management/assessment, is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of older people, is knowledgeable of community resources & services related to older people, is self-motivated/able to work as part of a team, has excellent communication & problem solving skills, has familiarity/experience with issues related to senior volunteers and is computer literate especially with MS Word & Excel.
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175
5 x, W9 E2 ^! f0 k$ `By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E52 K y o4 I& }: {
8 z% @) l5 ?0 O& D( f1 Y% g. ^ IPS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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