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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton* }# {6 P% ?) f% V8 i; K6 L
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca
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& d( z9 n2 B: E& i! p# E( e' YPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator 8 C, u3 O! @) ]+ ?5 g- ^1 t# W
Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10.
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1 n, P9 p! G' Q" |9 m! L3 t2 eThe 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. , j3 M9 |+ L; \. C$ |" S
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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.! D% L" ]' h- c8 e# n6 x% s
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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+ D3 G; N2 P) u5 ^
$ \% N8 i4 N' M+ ^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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.
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He/she has experience in community-based case management/assessment, is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of older people, is knowledgeable of community resources & services related to older people, is self-motivated/able to work as part of a team, has excellent communication & problem solving skills, has familiarity/experience with issues related to senior volunteers and is computer literate especially with MS Word & Excel.
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0 V( K" E, t( E0 ^" u$ vAPPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 . e- c9 T" R2 p- S0 w' y2 T$ i
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E58 _: ?8 U0 g8 s* H
; A+ J8 L5 c8 o) c& {2 o% v! W& rPS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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