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Position Title: Social Worker (New Canadian Health Network) – SCIF
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Department: 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 ' x$ K1 L; Y" k$ Q; I/ _9 e
and therapeutic counseling services to help immigrants and refugees settle, integrate and 4 s" G. p* T& ~/ ~* v
adjust to life in Canada. We work with individuals, families and communities to promote full * r0 h2 b8 d3 {/ v4 N2 u
participation in society, and to create opportunities for the experiences and skills of
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Primary purpose: The Social Worker works in partnership with settlement workers or : ?) W" ]. S& y$ ~) r& R
community cultural brokers from New Canadian Health Network partner organizations to * }: @5 `- M8 w3 q% P, z- q
provide supplemental support to newcomers who have complex needs.
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3 e! j& ~. W+ s$ s% i3 {* H$ D Nature of Work: The Social Worker will report to the manager of mental health services. 1 ^# ?, ? l) S; j( d
The position builds working relationships with New Canadian Health Network partners’ staff, x% c3 {8 X3 X1 c2 b' ]4 k1 b. s
newcomers accessing these services and other institutions and service providers. The Social
( v& }) N. \( C+ d# K# e+ e- D0 a% nWorker will assist in case planning, conferencing and providing support and advocacy as
" a, t- x) M6 d8 T8 xneeded. As required, the Social Worker will assist in accessing community supports for 2 r; Z/ z. r5 q. P
newcomers and their families. The Social Worker provides holistic and flexible initial 7 U: m3 N+ Z. b
assessment of life circumstances, needs, goals and aspirations and adheres to the client-
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, N/ W1 M( \ r' Z0 K0 W. d! K Key Accountability
) I5 o/ t. T! Z4 \, ^: A+ T Understands and adheres to professional ethics related to social work.
1 Y- I0 n, j* C& ?$ {5 u' N: q Accesses comprehensive, up-to-date information about services and resources available ; _0 ~% w7 r W: H( r$ H& e
within the city of Edmonton and New Canadian Health Network partners.
8 G6 A1 ^% [% ^ Providing holistic information or advocacy services for immigrants and refugees served. 6 o5 ^2 B' J( L1 p: e
Developing of social networks and community supports for newcomer families.
* x9 L6 \: o: K% x! D Provide intake, needs assessment, referral, case plans and action plans to support + u" v6 h( n$ B- Q7 s
newcomers in settling and fully participating in community. & d; [# {4 w9 b3 q& i( j5 a9 b
Work in partnership with settlement workers or cultural brokers to provide supplemental
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Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers. ; \4 u1 U0 S0 }5 V
Treat all clients with dignity and patience in order to listen deeply and give thoughtful - t# ^0 _6 S" p* D, c+ q" d3 C
service. 1 Z: N- L8 {6 l+ y- r2 o+ j+ r- x
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Qualification
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Relevant undergraduate degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of education and
. x+ }/ {- y. X9 b& Cexperience in Social Work or related human service fields.
4 o% l( a: f1 h, |$ V6 v9 D Extensive knowledge of community resources, including in depth understanding of family
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3 [+ ]( O7 D5 b# j& ?$ r7 {3 O Experience/facility with MS Office computer applications ' G% R3 I9 e6 m: ~
Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages / B! z9 i1 B! M- J
Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle with appropriate
2 g- r N" C0 rinsurance coverage for work $ A( a0 C6 s! e' K! k; B8 u, J
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Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience working in a related field
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4 m& N5 [/ Q* tSpecial Requirements 6 ?9 a, ]8 f0 f3 p- |) K: Q
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and strong commitment to providing quality services to
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Flexibility in terms of scheduling, including evenings and weekends at various locations 0 {2 U$ }+ W2 o1 y" l4 H% G
Previous experience in working collaboratively with staff from partner organizations - V& e. m5 ]* Y$ L/ o0 ^; r
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Skills 0 i- v, I+ k% {, M5 ]
d* C) Z: U, C; L6 M Strong English communications skills - F6 a, E3 s! S! d' a
Experience/facility with MS Office computer applications
" B. P2 T4 U @% f5 y. }. r2 yProficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages. : Y; Z5 K/ H2 a% Y# Y, @
3 n7 y% ~: E+ e. K; [9 i9 tPosting Date : June 09, 2010 Closing Date: 4:30 pm – June 25, 2010 ( }7 ^- ~& Z# c
Information about EMCN is available at www.emcn.ab.ca : h/ d8 R. K# T2 z
Please forward your resume to:
4 U1 h- \1 e' e s! lValerie Cudmore
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Edmonton Mennonite Centre of Newcomers: 6 t$ h' Y. ]4 Z4 I3 k
11713–82 Street 7 W2 `0 ^3 Y/ V" ^6 ?
Edmonton, AB T6B 2V9 ( `: @3 c' b1 O
Fax 780-424-7736 or
% L7 Q& v4 J8 R5 j1 A- ?Email: vcudmore@emcn.ab.ca |
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