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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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Department: Mental Health Services Competition No. HR-2010-06 -03
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8 J8 L: z: U& }) a2 N* Q r5 D3 k+ ~EMCN provides a wide range of settlement, employment, language learning and supportive 0 l% `! n. U+ t& H& a1 L$ _2 }% |
and therapeutic counseling services to help immigrants and refugees settle, integrate and ( Y D, e& g% }) {2 Z" o& o
adjust to life in Canada. We work with individuals, families and communities to promote full
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newcomers to strengthen and enrich their life in Canada. ) K$ ?/ \6 K& N+ i9 ]7 ~* x, y) p8 N
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Primary purpose: The Social Worker works in partnership with settlement workers or / p. r. Z7 R$ v
community cultural brokers from New Canadian Health Network partner organizations to
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3 Z1 L, u( t: Y+ z! a0 o. r6 b Nature of Work: The Social Worker will report to the manager of mental health services.
* C! h% R: a1 ~0 d, x, YThe position builds working relationships with New Canadian Health Network partners’ staff, " e3 z! r. y2 Z/ j( `! p
newcomers accessing these services and other institutions and service providers. The Social
7 W1 j. j; c, c" x% t- q2 _, LWorker will assist in case planning, conferencing and providing support and advocacy as 2 z q* e+ j5 Q
needed. As required, the Social Worker will assist in accessing community supports for
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assessment of life circumstances, needs, goals and aspirations and adheres to the client-
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5 [; C8 s. I* h% c, p( l! P2 S Key Accountability
$ M. j$ {* [ o0 G& X Understands and adheres to professional ethics related to social work.
' [# S9 \4 O7 J Accesses comprehensive, up-to-date information about services and resources available ( g! L* i0 R* `1 Q0 F5 ~& r9 p
within the city of Edmonton and New Canadian Health Network partners.
2 B+ L @2 S! ]5 ~! N! ^ Providing holistic information or advocacy services for immigrants and refugees served.
3 n7 e2 a, Q! S Developing of social networks and community supports for newcomer families.
& _! @' |: D: `: b# Y: G2 d7 h Provide intake, needs assessment, referral, case plans and action plans to support
" }: R' k2 n) E& a8 bnewcomers in settling and fully participating in community. " ~6 }" r& t {* z
Work in partnership with settlement workers or cultural brokers to provide supplemental
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Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers. 3 U4 V6 F- L; r6 y
Treat all clients with dignity and patience in order to listen deeply and give thoughtful ; ?$ ^8 {: w$ l9 D( p- A
service. 4 B( g+ L% |7 Z
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Qualification - R; ~9 v6 L. ]8 M" H1 X/ d+ n5 N
$ J5 H5 r0 v+ V- n/ A Relevant undergraduate degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of education and
/ v& e$ ^' v- F. A4 Z8 z+ r' }) Iexperience in Social Work or related human service fields.
2 ^* P9 S1 K, y m- z6 c) P Extensive knowledge of community resources, including in depth understanding of family % W$ m& ^ i, u. @3 G& @
support needs ( \0 d4 O5 M! |4 r% N/ [
Experience/facility with MS Office computer applications 1 a1 [1 F- B) I8 v
Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages 7 W) N9 `( Q; ~! ]
Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle with appropriate
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Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience working in a related field 5 m2 o% ~- s" S4 H& U3 w$ A# z
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Special Requirements
9 D7 X5 V& Q; b# @ Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and strong commitment to providing quality services to
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% d5 m' |/ n% b- | Flexibility in terms of scheduling, including evenings and weekends at various locations ( |' M, v& V; Q1 I
Previous experience in working collaboratively with staff from partner organizations 1 w4 |/ _: b6 D$ x' c; K
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Skills 3 B1 p, h4 `( H, D1 {( L
+ _4 K: M, @' \! a0 b* M: h* c, g8 j Strong English communications skills ' K9 n- L1 D- {- [. j1 J9 [
Experience/facility with MS Office computer applications
" S3 {, u) q2 P, {3 hProficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages. * z5 v: @. N" N( G o% d8 |
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Posting Date : June 09, 2010 Closing Date: 4:30 pm – June 25, 2010
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) ]: b/ \3 b, s; }: D8 Q* w0 bPlease forward your resume to: " B1 w2 }1 a. S4 \, w( ^
Valerie Cudmore . h2 G2 ^6 R- p# l- j; q
Manager, Mental Health Services ; b4 A6 l* C6 M, `. I: s8 ~* H1 f, v
Edmonton Mennonite Centre of Newcomers: 7 W/ H j& s1 d
11713–82 Street
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Fax 780-424-7736 or 9 s$ A7 `! O- [* f% V2 o2 q, W; D0 R
Email: vcudmore@emcn.ab.ca |
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