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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
5 E/ q1 J, y2 ]- m$ S6 uLearn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca) w( Y& W8 O( N3 {; R/ u
9 a4 m7 Q/ j7 g* P+ R) WPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
' ~3 \8 L. ? kTerms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. . o' c2 z* }3 R6 N1 M
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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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1 q5 c) I3 c$ v2 R& m- I2 wThis 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.9 w3 C( P/ P$ S3 o- u
9 x0 y6 y; w. ^/ oAs 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.: s7 S' `. \: R+ A7 S
) P9 g" e5 D& C2 ]( N% i" CThe 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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0 r% z- f( H# H- U" UHe/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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: I# Z5 p5 F- ~* u. qAPPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175
' |( ~* Y- B) m0 [' RBy mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5: m! |# ^( P' _: d' g1 }
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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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