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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
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Position: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
6 @) Z' v( ~. g- ]% d) yTerms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10.
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( v0 X0 h$ h' RThe 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. 0 e% B* H) Y1 k9 z/ ^) ~
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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.. v& [1 l$ ?* s I
7 t* Q7 X P9 v2 E- c& B* v, E, CAs 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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2 }: O7 `( X- JThe 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.
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$ _/ r; R4 C+ g3 `8 cHe/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.' w9 A6 d4 b- ^( ]/ M) u# v
8 g( ^3 g8 E/ c7 _' _. GAPPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 & @/ y3 Z' }% h, e6 p
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5
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5 @- G0 i/ G: e9 J/ mPS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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