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Position Title: Social Worker (New Canadian Health Network) – SCIF / \4 f/ K; i: v0 U% Q% f8 |
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Posting Category: Non Managerial Status: Permanent, Full Time # x4 H! P/ G- x0 f+ o: l
# \) w5 }2 o% d1 b% Y9 N) ~, XDepartment: 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 ) }$ C) _& \9 \
and therapeutic counseling services to help immigrants and refugees settle, integrate and
2 |8 J2 Q, r, }5 @( h. |adjust to life in Canada. We work with individuals, families and communities to promote full : u/ F1 `2 w( y, ^* T" P$ L2 j
participation in society, and to create opportunities for the experiences and skills of , W5 ]) q. L& u$ k6 j
newcomers to strengthen and enrich their life in Canada.
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$ u( d% ]2 H" n. J) _ Primary purpose: The Social Worker works in partnership with settlement workers or
, x% o+ M1 j0 Z) j, m! Q9 Xcommunity cultural brokers from New Canadian Health Network partner organizations to
h/ ~' @+ U$ j3 @provide supplemental support to newcomers who have complex needs. 8 M T8 V2 L+ N6 V0 `& I- [9 s# l
0 n1 E+ ~; e! S4 B, ?& w% S% n Nature of Work: The Social Worker will report to the manager of mental health services.
3 P- ?. u Q7 i. A' O4 HThe position builds working relationships with New Canadian Health Network partners’ staff, $ G2 ~2 A7 h% d# k, {( T9 a& v/ j
newcomers accessing these services and other institutions and service providers. The Social
& [- B1 r2 B. _& X( UWorker will assist in case planning, conferencing and providing support and advocacy as * `5 C& M. x3 h: [; b
needed. As required, the Social Worker will assist in accessing community supports for
5 r7 T+ f# J v7 c5 T K5 dnewcomers and their families. The Social Worker provides holistic and flexible initial
, A7 ]7 H( ~7 u% ]assessment of life circumstances, needs, goals and aspirations and adheres to the client-
8 A$ s: W7 w- I& d5 Y6 W" hcentered delivery model. 0 z0 r e! m: p1 p/ N" T
5 q0 C: L: |! q0 J; I; {( i Key Accountability : u! D7 J2 p o( x3 W+ [
Understands and adheres to professional ethics related to social work. 3 ]7 ^& T3 g, ~. P6 T5 i I8 ~+ q
Accesses comprehensive, up-to-date information about services and resources available
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Providing holistic information or advocacy services for immigrants and refugees served. " x/ s( L& [( S4 Q9 D- p
Developing of social networks and community supports for newcomer families.
6 {) X& F) O" N$ T Provide intake, needs assessment, referral, case plans and action plans to support & X9 F; B; `% ^
newcomers in settling and fully participating in community.
. ^: N$ B# F. G) n6 g Work in partnership with settlement workers or cultural brokers to provide supplemental + ^! A, h! {0 g
case plan support for clients who have complex needs.
5 P1 `4 b, R0 O$ s0 Q! ? Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers. , F' u/ c# `# w: d" q" b! }0 t9 a" V- a
Treat all clients with dignity and patience in order to listen deeply and give thoughtful ( u8 `. Z4 B, n* N; f( x! h
service.
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. K3 o$ d8 t- h" s9 xQualification
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Relevant undergraduate degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of education and 6 l& c- s3 j. N" c ~
experience in Social Work or related human service fields. 2 X# m5 k* D3 Z' o& t. ?2 ~
Extensive knowledge of community resources, including in depth understanding of family
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Experience/facility with MS Office computer applications . a& J4 L: ?8 K* `! r- y. ~
Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages / B! r3 `% D2 S9 r+ }3 W
Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle with appropriate
$ m! p2 q2 d' ?) M pinsurance coverage for work
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0 C4 _- O$ ?" r( D# p" `- HExperience: Minimum of 3 years experience working in a related field
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$ B! L/ N+ _5 \5 c/ N: M0 nSpecial Requirements 8 `: ?' `2 o6 u R) `
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and strong commitment to providing quality services to
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1 i% u) y+ X7 A! H Flexibility in terms of scheduling, including evenings and weekends at various locations
w7 K8 K$ j9 z6 J8 o Previous experience in working collaboratively with staff from partner organizations
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Skills ( k) E7 S! ^0 m3 c6 `& G# v! ]( E
3 ^$ m0 R5 Y# d1 a Strong English communications skills
# B" \ g) ]' fExperience/facility with MS Office computer applications
8 z& W* O9 J$ D2 {. EProficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages. $ h& e3 w* ?; f) Z3 q% |9 L, @/ v
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Posting Date : June 09, 2010 Closing Date: 4:30 pm – June 25, 2010
: w5 g: K8 s: y4 JInformation about EMCN is available at www.emcn.ab.ca
, H8 K8 o4 d8 p5 cPlease forward your resume to:
: e) _$ P9 e& F. D# m7 m% JValerie Cudmore # S, k# b a* Y) c" z
Manager, Mental Health Services
# ? ^# g! w6 V n& e( M) X1 KEdmonton Mennonite Centre of Newcomers:
/ L c, Y+ q3 H$ |6 G11713–82 Street % c \7 e& [4 c3 K# g+ d1 o; L6 U
Edmonton, AB T6B 2V9
1 q- y+ s! D! [4 JFax 780-424-7736 or 7 c$ L0 h8 T" q
Email: vcudmore@emcn.ab.ca |
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