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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton% y% L: i6 P6 i
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca. G6 _# ?1 O7 L/ S
* e1 s4 s i2 e5 a! wPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
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8 D2 d; v- r; {7 f; |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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& u: I4 E* G; j, OThis 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 W7 h# D& @) a' D% o- W
/ @8 G/ j( Y( [: i% d7 C) C# HThe 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.; m4 | C4 y' F, [( v
, e: _0 E( @7 J3 G8 W- P/ q3 }- `He/she has experience in community-based case management/assessment, is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of older people, is knowledgeable of community resources & services related to older people, is self-motivated/able to work as part of a team, has excellent communication & problem solving skills, has familiarity/experience with issues related to senior volunteers and is computer literate especially with MS Word & Excel.) y' D0 u& G( L6 ]! u" b4 H
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 * J% U: e1 s& i* y1 B
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5' o& a* h& U' B$ j) ?9 K9 P
/ X# x$ J8 V- H' sPS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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