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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton0 H$ w, A* }, W! h; C
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca: @9 r- u& M" F+ @
. E9 O5 J4 T |Position: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator ; J1 y7 l- N6 d# j# u( Z3 k z
Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10.
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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. / g- J2 J0 _3 o' h' [6 v
9 Z; S+ ]# [$ T% b) JThis 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.1 l4 T1 b( W& r1 y" A/ y7 O/ W
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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.* s: `2 Z. x0 t! M6 K3 a$ G
: u1 {5 [# B; OThe 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.5 W3 F+ O$ ]2 k) j0 m
r9 I5 I2 B6 rHe/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./ N' }- M* {* A( D0 h; i
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175
7 Q- x6 _8 _4 Q; e L9 w0 DBy mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5; U6 E, S; l3 Q. q. t
6 V0 A# U- ~8 b" W: }$ jPS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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