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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
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8 x( L0 z" {. r+ jPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
2 {6 p$ r- m+ U% oTerms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10.
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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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* A; A$ B7 I' n% P8 R3 c$ UThis 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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6 j; d; [& d' ^7 A+ bAs 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.
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The 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.# g u$ r4 {" o4 r3 [
3 R7 ]2 q: X! T4 d; C4 tHe/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.( [8 L0 O# G4 E/ a* X- Y3 [
; @$ M7 X0 t+ \; p0 N. N5 V$ yAPPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 D& g! Q$ h0 u
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5& y& ]$ `/ |6 t
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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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