Social Worker at Mennonite Centre for Newcomers

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Social Worker   
  M* L* q) q/ _7 @* {4 ZEdmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN)
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! a+ S! l3 D) O# }  [( }: k. ]Responsibilities
7 q' k2 g  B' i/ }5 H$ {3 u Complete comprehensive intake and needs assessment process and develop referral and case plans to support newcomers in fully settling and participating in the community  
 Continue to follow-up with newcomers, EMCN staff and other service providers to ensure newcomers’ needs are met     
2 K5 u) k8 Q" c; c% t Provide holistic counselling to individuals and families, including hands-on support with accessing resources and resolving difficult issues
2 ^+ H7 j% Y+ R; j! G) h Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers
- b7 a8 w' T$ y0 z% I Research and maintain current information about programs and resources available in the community
 Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with staff of programs and services in the city and ensure EMCN clients access the most appropriate solutions to meet their needs
 Work as a team with EMCN staff to ensure holistic supports are provided to newcomers.

; V* \  p7 j( q; v4 ]5 S+ Z' _Qualifications
 Social work degree or diploma
 Current RSW designation preferred   
/ V- k6 _( l$ q: V0 ~2 K+ N Demonstrated experience with holistic case management and supportive counselling
; v6 J6 O) c  _6 R' d1 J4 c9 n Knowledge of and experience in accessing a wide range of programs, services and supports available in the City  
- c- @5 t) Z- v- y Ability to effectively listen, assess needs and guide people in a supportive manner
2 B- X7 x% t. l& e" ]7 T Sensitivity to cross-cultural issues
 Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
0 T) M1 A! c+ [) f# S Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
 Ability to perform variety of diverse tasks under time pressure.


  M3 G0 U, G; _; `9 H2 T) \, r& U8 FEMCN is a community agency that provides a wide range of services to immigrants and refugees. Further information is available at www.emcn.ab.ca.  Salary for the position begins at $34 879. A cost-shared benefits plan, including RRSP, is available.
Please submit letter of application and resume to Maria Jagiello at #101, 10010-107A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4H8 or 424-7736 (fax). The position will be open until a suitable candidate is found.
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+ N' Z1 V  v/ D" }& d) Z3 zWe thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.