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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 2 A( V# `& \0 H) ]# m
7 ]$ B0 A2 J8 t/ `. WDepartment: 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 + S. c% K; z6 l8 n2 G" b8 O/ ~
and therapeutic counseling services to help immigrants and refugees settle, integrate and , z0 X& T. a6 F% u7 E4 g
adjust to life in Canada. We work with individuals, families and communities to promote full ) @# e+ @; t4 ~% w0 D2 g
participation in society, and to create opportunities for the experiences and skills of
% a8 h+ ^8 Z, znewcomers to strengthen and enrich their life in Canada. $ ^# }8 J; H$ [+ O* E! X* q, ]
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Primary purpose: The Social Worker works in partnership with settlement workers or
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provide supplemental support to newcomers who have complex needs. & |- {1 F; k; @: X* t
) p6 D$ H' j6 m3 V S Nature of Work: The Social Worker will report to the manager of mental health services.
. n; T5 a$ E' ]" m, S6 R) `0 oThe position builds working relationships with New Canadian Health Network partners’ staff, % S& J$ @ k& {
newcomers accessing these services and other institutions and service providers. The Social
' J5 E4 s& J3 L5 G: b( J9 u4 \Worker will assist in case planning, conferencing and providing support and advocacy as
# U4 K' Y7 J. T& Kneeded. As required, the Social Worker will assist in accessing community supports for
2 r" M& a; Q9 O- z& F# jnewcomers and their families. The Social Worker provides holistic and flexible initial
# k% m0 f& c; l5 m! q( \& sassessment of life circumstances, needs, goals and aspirations and adheres to the client-
7 E9 h. o6 T9 [+ }centered delivery model.
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* q) A/ {( {# K3 E* |/ U, V Key Accountability 1 z+ Q+ p5 y! U3 \$ M+ N
Understands and adheres to professional ethics related to social work. 8 l. Q5 L0 G5 f; U( }2 R& M1 v
Accesses comprehensive, up-to-date information about services and resources available
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& [' A) e* |) u8 e3 b/ U Providing holistic information or advocacy services for immigrants and refugees served.
" x% ~' c7 g5 w3 r, {; n/ ? Developing of social networks and community supports for newcomer families.
) c8 j" [& o9 [ C; y Provide intake, needs assessment, referral, case plans and action plans to support . V. X6 K( r) v
newcomers in settling and fully participating in community.
% W/ a) v8 I" C+ o; n Work in partnership with settlement workers or cultural brokers to provide supplemental
, w8 n: z# r7 z3 vcase plan support for clients who have complex needs.
3 I, i6 S F. Q8 |* }0 } Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers.
" u# Y! W& U2 Y; \/ T Treat all clients with dignity and patience in order to listen deeply and give thoughtful
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Qualification * A- e' m* i, z- ]5 h
# F' o2 N, m; U3 F: H: y9 w4 G Relevant undergraduate degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of education and
* T# k5 x# G8 S4 U9 F0 Iexperience in Social Work or related human service fields. , }* I7 S9 ^0 }
Extensive knowledge of community resources, including in depth understanding of family ( I# Q1 `3 [% B! D7 O0 G
support needs $ p6 r- a% i8 |
Experience/facility with MS Office computer applications
+ h+ \6 s1 f* i Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages
& H7 c; \7 o K' X1 h Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle with appropriate
7 W" {: ]4 K. u1 B3 Tinsurance coverage for work " |# F; R0 i; N8 w0 b& l9 y& p7 A
0 i' o2 [) O, ^8 Q, k4 RExperience: Minimum of 3 years experience working in a related field
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1 C- C8 |+ ^7 h" j# J: C+ mSpecial Requirements
& `$ C! B2 ~. }. ~ Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and strong commitment to providing quality services to
5 A" h0 ^4 c5 `5 {" Pnewcomers 4 H2 e1 n% k; O6 e) W! Q
Flexibility in terms of scheduling, including evenings and weekends at various locations 6 x0 ^' ^2 b$ t
Previous experience in working collaboratively with staff from partner organizations 9 k; v. Y6 C5 G5 ]7 `
* P1 F2 _- |) {$ l3 }Skills * Z+ r6 I' q. T* ~
: d: q l) O8 i Strong English communications skills
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Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages.
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Posting Date : June 09, 2010 Closing Date: 4:30 pm – June 25, 2010 ) F' p; h. B. C9 Y$ Y
Information about EMCN is available at www.emcn.ab.ca + U! A$ C; p" |- @ F& O; l- P
Please forward your resume to: ' o2 H- S) a& z4 P
Valerie Cudmore
/ B" I1 |: Z8 C C$ QManager, Mental Health Services o' r, D! g( d4 p) k
Edmonton Mennonite Centre of Newcomers:
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5 z; Q3 Q! W+ Y* l$ S) T( dEdmonton, AB T6B 2V9
n2 V1 M" Y, m( M- z$ h! iFax 780-424-7736 or
- I; X8 r. Y/ Z( n* h F; D5 }Email: vcudmore@emcn.ab.ca |
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