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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
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$ J. P; ] P4 ^. H3 V3 @& c1 ~Position: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator - @. Z6 \# q- k" z- Z
Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. / b0 A- u8 P1 z- Y# E" h; ~. f% b- @% d
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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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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.* W1 _0 g% a3 e1 h8 S
/ w7 h: F& f$ x" @* C& D; IAs 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.
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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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.( C$ h9 ~- Z5 K. g1 p ?6 \
% {8 `% E$ R k5 Y8 FHe/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.5 I% \+ X1 k' @3 B( k- @9 D
- P4 h2 h( `. A( T3 i, TAPPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 , `! Z3 I2 [5 |1 f3 n7 _
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5+ N6 ]+ y* G5 e" |9 i9 o" W
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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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