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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
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Position: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
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1 R$ G" V/ s& r+ V5 g, h& |5 sThe 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. 0 I$ g7 y3 t4 T0 v" T8 W7 P0 B
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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.
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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. `; i# U2 J( D
) Z( m% R3 T& |- j5 k% rThe 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.+ H+ G2 b& ]6 R. I5 x
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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.1 I" @% f \7 S* V2 ]
' a+ h! t9 Y; _ p: C- _APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 % n9 t+ W: t- x( \- t5 I' E" J
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5% q2 L, e+ Z* M# [% M4 M
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PS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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