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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton3 @, o/ ~( }3 F5 L
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca
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6 j7 ~& ]$ ^8 m9 D- R0 m) j/ }Position: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator - E; Z" T5 _. |4 @* a! d+ v( k
Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. 1 F& C: W8 a( @' l7 q
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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.$ a5 j0 I# p7 _, u3 O
- [ N8 e8 J$ |! S2 @As 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.' z4 ~6 _, m! [' M, h
5 s6 _$ o4 k) e) b# B/ R# X1 s# p9 rThe 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.
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# ?7 [ _4 [/ i4 `" lHe/she has experience in community-based case management/assessment, is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of older people, is knowledgeable of community resources & services related to older people, is self-motivated/able to work as part of a team, has excellent communication & problem solving skills, has familiarity/experience with issues related to senior volunteers and is computer literate especially with MS Word & Excel., I a7 X S% `+ I
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 ; B( k, W5 [! D$ K1 X) @" t O8 K
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E55 ]5 U0 P& \) }$ T. U
% Y' K6 }! [% l2 E1 E8 K: dPS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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