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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton; t% G g: l$ Q3 X! H5 b
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca
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# O0 W5 v4 w- w. WPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator * Y, I2 u ^5 J2 i& g" q
Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10.
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. o6 M3 ~# o3 p" H0 s0 v3 O& K% 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 D" W8 l- D' t9 m( G Z2 U4 p
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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.4 g( F$ g2 C- g7 W$ J
6 K' [) g9 N7 d. q# @. F: p; OAs 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.2 N" L) E* A6 T# \9 f
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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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.6 z) |/ o' H$ r: o j9 H# g
I* _& T" r- r# q- @4 z; `; dHe/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.: v7 z9 t; Z5 \
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175
) w; M- B* G2 b4 H3 Y' RBy mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5- @ j/ w5 f" b. a
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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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