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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
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2 q& U/ l7 F# v9 _. _$ dPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator , g& E: _: m: h: ?
Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. $ I, t# q& b9 l
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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. 7 f9 Q, S: R* N
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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 o8 d! x/ J" F
5 `7 Y$ i* n# ?. H* mAs 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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3 }6 t K; V( q7 [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.
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2 G" K* x; o# y7 `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.
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 * O: [1 o) A; p" b! }! `( V: t
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5
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6 [; L: @6 z9 e; c# g5 \PS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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