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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton. n0 X8 ]/ C6 ], X* Q+ z
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca' ~8 X% T8 \" a7 k. t: h/ q. d
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Position: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
0 |3 |8 v* o8 F0 _Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. # |" p" m$ f3 k# ?$ z/ I& |( J
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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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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.4 B- e: I0 H! k0 X+ R; I
& @9 g1 k! H# A# [. C( LAs 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! ^5 k; C* m5 l& [( v( P+ C/ g' n
( J2 I, g4 m! d: `( d5 [3 f3 c kThe 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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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.! l5 i* J# }& o- r3 x; e& A
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 Q1 n, R0 T' p/ B! X
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5! q# V8 L4 r& D+ W/ q/ M1 s
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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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