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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
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& v& |- w4 Y* p- u* o$ u7 OPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
( `6 l* A' t. u. f7 r U4 i3 h/ dTerms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10.
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. l* c5 i S4 b: n# R- uThe 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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" |* x7 U: O" ]2 ZThis 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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8 R' I1 D- ]9 FAs 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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The 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.* Q7 K* ]: n8 t9 \; i/ A/ N
8 {) N5 d* e6 j/ A8 c0 _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.
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175
w0 J% Y& h7 U8 g. J' e. KBy mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E54 T7 H8 |" Y# }1 Q/ b2 ~
5 }9 J1 {. o! U, ?! _2 [PS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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