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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton/ S3 g' N) N7 q# F; L% \. D
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca! F! T( F: x. e W
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Position: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator 9 n, `( t1 R; p
Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. 3 ~% Q$ { U+ |1 @: Q# h% \ P
Q% ~4 v. `4 Z5 p+ O* E9 U4 OThe 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. # ^- H5 h& D( S6 l: T" U. y3 g
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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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9 F1 J! ~: K1 h" vAs 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.: A- `9 D$ X5 y7 X8 G% t4 F
% P* [( _4 S B- p" J4 E; yHe/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./ _" I- u& P, |5 q" N; [( I* q2 u
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175
" q2 ` n4 F" S P0 JBy mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5: |. [( \4 o# u+ V
( O6 m" @$ I9 l" x! ^PS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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