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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton, n% T8 D" q/ |# a6 d" }5 i% ?
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca
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Position: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
# D+ D; |; k0 R8 x9 w' oTerms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10.
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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. ) Z, x9 N, @, y8 k8 H6 m9 \
7 P: M4 y% w# ~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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1 U! b- ~6 ~" p+ r/ J3 GAs 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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0 g3 ? }) n) a" SThe 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.! i4 H8 X' d. l' N6 O
2 o: p6 k" m& Z! J g' a' R$ SHe/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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7 [( G7 C2 c0 H4 nAPPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 : ~' ]+ A2 t0 X, l. o* F, N: r. a t/ S
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5' X% q9 G) s: j9 Z3 _
$ W V8 Q3 y* ePS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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