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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton( |$ E) Y5 L9 } Q% s, C
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca
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: f* H1 {3 @& Z, h- r" H/ \- GPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator O( b9 \. D+ p) P; H
Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. " r- U4 V& [$ J7 ]* ]1 \' p0 D7 `
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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. " T, U! K' s5 s. ^- ]8 U# b
/ t: `* i# d \& z5 J3 o- tThis 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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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.5 n3 }8 n( R' A- p: ^: K, x6 T
. H$ d' }5 ~: U- b# A4 VThe 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.( i+ c3 ^ k+ U! I: ]1 t. F5 o; H
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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.
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5 f- d: j" q) m2 f8 Q3 R) b, w9 oAPPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175
" F" \ x% v8 I+ x# _By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5& S. \9 P, s) R0 Q! z2 ~
! g8 Z1 e) H+ S1 @PS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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