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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton; D( [0 b q+ a+ d/ \
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca
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9 H% n5 a7 p+ }2 X( @8 f6 F' SPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
5 {+ w4 `: [" ~9 `* O0 x$ iTerms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10.
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+ e1 f* \. h: V, B3 ]' l. mThe 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.1 A( R3 o. V. S: b3 m) z
3 P' v1 {5 y D( `1 JAs 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.8 l; j) o8 U+ y
2 [& T4 V2 P- `" [. S2 NThe 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.
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3 }# S- T. M- h4 h9 v# V: yHe/she has experience in community-based case management/assessment, is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of older people, is knowledgeable of community resources & services related to older people, is self-motivated/able to work as part of a team, has excellent communication & problem solving skills, has familiarity/experience with issues related to senior volunteers and is computer literate especially with MS Word & Excel.
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: m4 i% B+ C2 b/ w( R; X! p; WAPPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 , V1 x$ @8 j ^$ p4 `) Q% `1 F: Y
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5
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* G: u' c+ L1 Y- e3 R0 F1 t% K) NPS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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