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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton5 \! [8 k! ?$ f7 D# T
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca' X9 c" m: b/ \3 [
+ P% O: _, A7 C9 v( w+ fPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
8 v, q& F% a/ j' ^Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. 4 E3 @9 u6 b# d& w% Y6 r+ g7 ?
# H* ~: b! [/ c7 t, L( EThe 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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# q( z# [7 l' i7 x0 W+ M+ bThis 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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. R/ P; A5 m; T- l3 H* j" }# J( eAs 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.. d2 x D/ p. x3 v! t
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He/she has experience in community-based case management/assessment, is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of older people, is knowledgeable of community resources & services related to older people, is self-motivated/able to work as part of a team, has excellent communication & problem solving skills, has familiarity/experience with issues related to senior volunteers and is computer literate especially with MS Word & Excel.6 O- a( }$ _% P. u: z$ x
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175
8 a7 k) T) ?- N. `& J: QBy mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5
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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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