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Position Title: Social Worker (New Canadian Health Network) – SCIF - @" k& v2 w9 E7 s, l
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5 G% B& @3 T8 D! I& b$ E/ \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 " F+ Y0 X- A% ^) `3 o
and therapeutic counseling services to help immigrants and refugees settle, integrate and 2 A- y: X! @. F' g/ v
adjust to life in Canada. We work with individuals, families and communities to promote full ' R, d& h% j% }* S9 ^5 r
participation in society, and to create opportunities for the experiences and skills of
' f5 a6 K. q' x2 Vnewcomers to strengthen and enrich their life in Canada.
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X4 w' n( y/ Q/ F$ T4 v Primary purpose: The Social Worker works in partnership with settlement workers or
) U- }1 b2 ~: e9 ?. S1 m& Rcommunity cultural brokers from New Canadian Health Network partner organizations to
2 S5 h* u1 _6 K' E+ Uprovide supplemental support to newcomers who have complex needs. % J/ F! d' m9 g" i9 x
) ^0 M6 b" ~' t Nature of Work: The Social Worker will report to the manager of mental health services. : c8 ?* e( N0 c
The position builds working relationships with New Canadian Health Network partners’ staff, ) |9 C6 [$ e4 d' K) T0 x2 `% b
newcomers accessing these services and other institutions and service providers. The Social ! F2 K. [8 {; n
Worker will assist in case planning, conferencing and providing support and advocacy as - k- P5 ~! q0 D P
needed. As required, the Social Worker will assist in accessing community supports for , j# H5 b3 F# M& f( U4 ^
newcomers and their families. The Social Worker provides holistic and flexible initial
, K! a5 [: ]6 b; u- eassessment of life circumstances, needs, goals and aspirations and adheres to the client-
J, Y5 k. P% j* ^" I8 i( Q# Xcentered delivery model.
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Key Accountability
9 r6 a% H# H: V% w' q' } Understands and adheres to professional ethics related to social work. 2 @0 `$ x/ U: W
Accesses comprehensive, up-to-date information about services and resources available 1 k; b3 W& f+ H+ r' e' u
within the city of Edmonton and New Canadian Health Network partners. 8 h* P- F$ N4 x. n8 ]
Providing holistic information or advocacy services for immigrants and refugees served. 4 |% A4 W& t! V. w
Developing of social networks and community supports for newcomer families.
( g" o# C: o* D( a; [ Provide intake, needs assessment, referral, case plans and action plans to support : n/ y1 ^ Z- S: m3 e- k
newcomers in settling and fully participating in community. 0 f% I) H( B( T$ I7 j* ?: \
Work in partnership with settlement workers or cultural brokers to provide supplemental
9 P2 s! o' I% \# T+ P; h$ ^. Wcase plan support for clients who have complex needs.
: Z1 q* q2 q" b3 y Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers.
& [" y8 v4 N+ L Treat all clients with dignity and patience in order to listen deeply and give thoughtful
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Qualification
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- a9 x: Z% s6 k, A1 a5 X- x Relevant undergraduate degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of education and / ?, a. U! j+ k3 V1 R5 C" p
experience in Social Work or related human service fields. ! Y7 h4 d/ ^0 v: G5 Q2 t* g. l
Extensive knowledge of community resources, including in depth understanding of family # }' G- A2 j% o7 O
support needs ( w/ y. A" e( z4 ~& y
Experience/facility with MS Office computer applications 8 S( ^$ k6 u$ L2 h' `
Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages - J1 r; C8 S; N* @; U; ~
Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle with appropriate % N) O! G- X) w3 [) X; H3 Q5 d; A: t
insurance coverage for work
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Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience working in a related field
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; D ?. L9 n! B! N7 dSpecial Requirements
+ a0 J( {" g3 c8 p g/ _ Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and strong commitment to providing quality services to
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( o- N8 h) e. L9 b Flexibility in terms of scheduling, including evenings and weekends at various locations # Z; w7 Z! F! ^* l: d& r8 k
Previous experience in working collaboratively with staff from partner organizations
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Skills % ]' \* n$ g1 l
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Strong English communications skills
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Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages.
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Posting Date : June 09, 2010 Closing Date: 4:30 pm – June 25, 2010
; e5 n* A& q1 |5 F( R4 t9 f# DInformation about EMCN is available at www.emcn.ab.ca
$ L4 H0 `" u5 M& ^, n. e0 YPlease forward your resume to: ' x) I. O4 q' i: U
Valerie Cudmore # H; o. p3 I( R3 E$ P
Manager, Mental Health Services
. X& `9 D& T9 O4 f% q6 REdmonton Mennonite Centre of Newcomers: n) x7 F) q% J& M( w% s- q2 a
11713–82 Street
/ ^- c6 {1 g5 sEdmonton, AB T6B 2V9
, K% l- E& N1 r4 w" H6 \Fax 780-424-7736 or 6 {% t' k; r9 J
Email: vcudmore@emcn.ab.ca |
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