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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton. j9 P3 Q$ u7 s6 Q% c; H
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca! y! B! o* c& ^- ]' e
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Position: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator B; n. N. M- k" N( k& T' j" L X, Y
Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10.
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1 ?0 M" m' X. `0 G# ]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. " c6 ]7 U9 B5 h2 k# X
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This 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.
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As 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.4 d" s+ D! U# ]! H1 @. q. K
4 ^# m0 L, G& W) LThe 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.
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1 s6 E5 } ^8 F# ^- }6 ?He/she has experience in community-based case management/assessment, is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of older people, is knowledgeable of community resources & services related to older people, is self-motivated/able to work as part of a team, has excellent communication & problem solving skills, has familiarity/experience with issues related to senior volunteers and is computer literate especially with MS Word & Excel." k( O/ O( l# `& b3 X8 W
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 f# z$ T; p) n4 j3 a; _8 `. \# g9 a
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5/ Y& e$ a$ E/ _3 F% x
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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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