Social Worker at Mennonite Centre for Newcomers

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Social Worker   
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN)
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Responsibilities
( q! r* y- i% [ Complete comprehensive intake and needs assessment process and develop referral and case plans to support newcomers in fully settling and participating in the community  
% V+ Y; V3 ~5 X" z$ A' y/ _& u# ]* ]' F/ T Continue to follow-up with newcomers, EMCN staff and other service providers to ensure newcomers’ needs are met     
 Provide holistic counselling to individuals and families, including hands-on support with accessing resources and resolving difficult issues
0 K! a( R  k2 s$ L, F4 W* B; b Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers
 Research and maintain current information about programs and resources available in the community
 Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with staff of programs and services in the city and ensure EMCN clients access the most appropriate solutions to meet their needs
/ X9 I& G9 F5 u Work as a team with EMCN staff to ensure holistic supports are provided to newcomers.

Qualifications
 Social work degree or diploma
 Current RSW designation preferred   
 Demonstrated experience with holistic case management and supportive counselling
  E% ?. Z- z- X7 K Knowledge of and experience in accessing a wide range of programs, services and supports available in the City  
 Ability to effectively listen, assess needs and guide people in a supportive manner
0 M4 s2 |7 n; i) }; v: Y Sensitivity to cross-cultural issues
$ ]3 D5 c! f! ~' h( M6 _ Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
 Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
7 t& j1 d. r7 V& ?% S+ o, @, e Ability to perform variety of diverse tasks under time pressure.
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EMCN is a community agency that provides a wide range of services to immigrants and refugees. Further information is available at www.emcn.ab.ca.  Salary for the position begins at $34 879. A cost-shared benefits plan, including RRSP, is available.
Please submit letter of application and resume to Maria Jagiello at #101, 10010-107A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4H8 or 424-7736 (fax). The position will be open until a suitable candidate is found.
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We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.