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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton5 U% p- b: a5 Z; ^0 h8 n- }
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca
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( b6 X& ?. h+ M8 W& I: y+ K$ o. G( UPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator 2 |; p0 M" q l
Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. % P5 e: ], I$ i+ F9 I: i
/ g0 J q3 _1 IThe 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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6 J" @1 W: z1 P8 |! i3 J/ VThis 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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& K* D+ N& U; |4 PAs 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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* v8 ?8 T! V( l% o& X( YThe 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.
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* P3 L4 _' A0 g3 m2 w2 VHe/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.% |5 i1 P& Z8 W, o1 A
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 7 K/ x% \" I G" X7 v7 M
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E52 D7 j' b/ D! C; R5 |- c
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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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