 鲜花( 47)  鸡蛋( 0)
|
Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
& W% d0 E, K2 h |5 f9 eLearn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca
$ V$ V) Y2 S! F C6 W; z) _7 [4 ?7 a4 L' s
Position: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator 4 o1 C) C. H9 g1 J+ G% h( s. k$ j
Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10.
, M; D/ a( |* a$ k6 v+ E0 g# l
* q# k, X" z6 A3 C3 RThe 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. % o5 [7 D" g5 f! B: h
4 B; D* P) @( }9 B. z
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.
3 i9 i- d7 h" ~# M
& V/ Q( I. H& Z. R4 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.
@! M. r& O0 F& t& J+ o
" v% S! a; J- B4 K9 PThe 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.
5 F0 J D: Z. c. Q1 _9 g2 k+ v3 X2 l C8 h7 p) ]6 V* k2 L: `
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.- Q% ?' I+ C* r/ S/ }
, o. Q4 W2 R1 ]2 |1 Q3 A
APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 ; H7 I5 w& H8 L& w
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E51 K; a: t( w5 l: ~3 ]5 `
$ S0 |) d' N) k7 p
PS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
|