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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
6 D! W7 C, j2 q0 G* O) p+ QLearn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca
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s% q+ c: z! `& j: zPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
" j, ]& J3 O j0 c$ L: |Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. + T" T; e8 C( T
2 x% O2 \$ y8 K2 r% J) k m, FThe 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. . c3 T3 D; F7 \7 k
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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.- {/ u" }7 b2 P, W
: [8 M# H& P* S! nAs 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.- x' |3 o' X! ~/ `3 u! v
( [* b F- G/ U$ ^, }8 z4 ZThe 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.0 a6 ]2 M% P2 ^* T) j7 Z
- s1 ?2 ~* c' H9 n6 GHe/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.2 I" D7 W' l! e2 k/ d, L0 s [
D; M9 U* S% h# MAPPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 5 t: j' r' Q3 _3 F! d- d/ p& |
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E54 H8 N3 m* m, k0 q
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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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