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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
9 W* J; D2 w; Q9 |8 k' e) n. CLearn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca2 N- l ~# V5 D$ C& i0 J) t! a
5 U" y: h$ j+ e9 DPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
{6 r& S; G' d* R1 HTerms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10.
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4 {% O) M1 o L; `1 r( C4 E. sThe 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. $ B; i. M+ ?1 j& z# l
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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.
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* } ^. J* K$ x2 K3 B8 iAs 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.
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4 T9 d- J3 j0 ]! e/ uThe 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 P7 j* Q( X2 I, y
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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.9 q& O/ Y3 S; w; H! ]. J7 J! e! h
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 * s& a& F, u& R. K' I1 c' L2 V+ _3 T
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5! q) E1 y; u+ i
% `9 ? w. w* t0 x6 H* [' @0 UPS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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