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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
5 Z% G) d5 d+ V+ Q! Z zLearn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca0 ^# |* m3 X# [. z$ G3 v
4 X$ L b4 p# n/ _( HPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator 9 z& @$ i2 @$ R: I# T: z; U! I; E. o
Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. % h5 j! N. G/ O3 j3 ^/ u
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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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3 s- Z/ _5 H% T& e8 w+ QThis 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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0 u% C' ^+ Z$ _2 }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.
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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.+ m a/ l: h! u7 t. c5 I
) n, d2 n+ p" p9 D) v3 B- x7 NHe/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 I1 T5 _- e4 MAPPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175
* y# p; d/ F, C3 x' I( E3 A/ CBy mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E53 e& E- B0 |0 u/ [0 I" Q2 K
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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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