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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
7 \& X8 K0 L c) y! Y0 DLearn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca
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4 p. ^) F9 ~8 g% ?Position: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
! m- o+ S% Z7 R; p% \5 W: ETerms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. & d8 E4 C" G2 d6 i7 ?
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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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% L! M+ ]# z# f! SThis 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.# g$ Y& B: l: K% S L+ p$ q( s* Y$ C
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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.% [* N* F# A$ Q. L
* [9 l3 ^" F" Q" J, l, ^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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.; b- @+ ^ V4 T% w0 |+ Q/ t
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He/she has experience in community-based case management/assessment, is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of older people, is knowledgeable of community resources & services related to older people, is self-motivated/able to work as part of a team, has excellent communication & problem solving skills, has familiarity/experience with issues related to senior volunteers and is computer literate especially with MS Word & Excel.0 @8 `# l, |' F$ C+ K
- U3 U- P- U, g* OAPPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175
4 p1 \/ s4 q9 ~ u) S$ r" |) ?By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E53 ?$ X0 o6 R& Y& u& a& j
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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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