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Position Title: Social Worker (New Canadian Health Network) – SCIF
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Posting Category: Non Managerial Status: Permanent, Full Time
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5 r+ V/ d6 a1 v: e4 H& i+ s7 NDepartment: Mental Health Services Competition No. HR-2010-06 -03
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EMCN provides a wide range of settlement, employment, language learning and supportive $ ~1 _- ~+ z# t! k; T) ~0 u) L. M
and therapeutic counseling services to help immigrants and refugees settle, integrate and # h% A" _ n4 M. q
adjust to life in Canada. We work with individuals, families and communities to promote full 0 `- q8 c$ E1 U2 s
participation in society, and to create opportunities for the experiences and skills of
7 U( d' [5 z% inewcomers to strengthen and enrich their life in Canada.
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; U$ N- l2 C/ y% I* O Primary purpose: The Social Worker works in partnership with settlement workers or
# L3 V# @9 B% e, d; k( bcommunity cultural brokers from New Canadian Health Network partner organizations to
& [9 I9 R0 k) b8 Aprovide supplemental support to newcomers who have complex needs.
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Nature of Work: The Social Worker will report to the manager of mental health services.
3 [( r; n3 @) _# oThe position builds working relationships with New Canadian Health Network partners’ staff,
8 _/ e+ K+ R2 ]newcomers accessing these services and other institutions and service providers. The Social 9 r9 { I2 I b8 I$ D: L! s8 Z
Worker will assist in case planning, conferencing and providing support and advocacy as
+ B9 `4 R6 h+ X0 Bneeded. As required, the Social Worker will assist in accessing community supports for ; K2 o6 l: L% Z4 ?" W$ X- h' F
newcomers and their families. The Social Worker provides holistic and flexible initial
" T1 I: F& o1 O$ iassessment of life circumstances, needs, goals and aspirations and adheres to the client-3 W) {) q u9 i/ U; I
centered delivery model.
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Key Accountability 7 P7 F# [7 ^) v, y
Understands and adheres to professional ethics related to social work. 5 o) |7 q8 G* y6 l1 R4 L
Accesses comprehensive, up-to-date information about services and resources available & i B3 g" p w! A$ z" T
within the city of Edmonton and New Canadian Health Network partners. + t% h. w; u2 ]. K# `! a% t
Providing holistic information or advocacy services for immigrants and refugees served. : f7 Q3 Q/ h2 Z4 w) C9 |
Developing of social networks and community supports for newcomer families.
* X$ B- @& m5 t; H Provide intake, needs assessment, referral, case plans and action plans to support 1 ]" w$ g* C' A
newcomers in settling and fully participating in community. % Z% `$ z$ a' X4 X& w2 h: l
Work in partnership with settlement workers or cultural brokers to provide supplemental
% Z2 d( Q: [$ V; \2 X1 M9 Acase plan support for clients who have complex needs.
* w/ _5 D/ x4 n7 L! y Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers. 0 E8 ~- K; p7 a: s7 ^
Treat all clients with dignity and patience in order to listen deeply and give thoughtful 0 n7 q; B- D. |; Y2 O% C: p
service. * e9 C% ? I* T1 N# w2 m" y
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Qualification 9 O2 z9 _2 R8 G
. D+ |3 F4 V& [1 c: j7 N6 y Relevant undergraduate degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of education and 0 q+ k" a6 v; S7 Z6 x1 ~8 `
experience in Social Work or related human service fields. 5 C; B2 S, i; W8 Y
Extensive knowledge of community resources, including in depth understanding of family
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1 X n; Q" R6 H" b' F' r4 H Experience/facility with MS Office computer applications
9 _ w( Y- G/ V( O! M( f Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages ( I' @8 K0 R% {2 @; r: [
Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle with appropriate
3 ?6 U* M* u2 e+ f, F/ w) {insurance coverage for work
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8 z+ ]0 ^. ]$ U0 {Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience working in a related field
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* l( V2 `8 M7 u. @. |! _& HSpecial Requirements I( Y D, y8 h2 A. F0 a
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and strong commitment to providing quality services to 0 Y% ^& ~0 g& I+ f f
newcomers ( W8 F: Z0 \; w. y
Flexibility in terms of scheduling, including evenings and weekends at various locations ! ]; P9 ?2 m8 O4 I" z
Previous experience in working collaboratively with staff from partner organizations
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Skills
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1 k& k; m! o) C7 s9 j: { Strong English communications skills
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Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages. $ H5 k+ D1 T4 c5 e& J, E6 L
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Posting Date : June 09, 2010 Closing Date: 4:30 pm – June 25, 2010
" y. A. p( p* F7 v9 qInformation about EMCN is available at www.emcn.ab.ca
, S, u) [. v/ D3 |! B+ C4 Q6 JPlease forward your resume to:
) e P) m0 g5 e. O. t- [8 tValerie Cudmore : i7 s+ d# G6 I+ ^3 H4 k
Manager, Mental Health Services
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Edmonton, AB T6B 2V9
7 E( ~/ b9 D0 s4 r" T/ T- i- S/ LFax 780-424-7736 or 6 _- d/ d6 B5 I! V! ]* g7 e
Email: vcudmore@emcn.ab.ca |
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