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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton. t/ L' I1 V5 W9 o$ z O# H% z
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca
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) t p0 y6 r4 L4 U3 L# zPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
. ]3 J8 F- G3 v# c; a$ e% w7 PTerms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10.
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5 f0 t6 G: R5 ]9 j' G* mThe 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. : K8 V0 V3 W) t V4 Q, h
. x: _/ y) i' d/ R; ] WThis 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.. c: E' W( I3 H; S- `& m5 L
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As 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.% K% [, d) z$ Z" k, ^2 w
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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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.2 O8 @. L7 N- u( L1 m: t; _0 e6 `/ e
- r9 a6 B1 R: y NHe/she has experience in community-based case management/assessment, is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of older people, is knowledgeable of community resources & services related to older people, is self-motivated/able to work as part of a team, has excellent communication & problem solving skills, has familiarity/experience with issues related to senior volunteers and is computer literate especially with MS Word & Excel.
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) {2 J$ o& F- q% IAPPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 6 k- ?4 }; ~$ o E. y( l
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E53 T" ]/ x- h6 z" K7 A
+ e1 O8 F8 P6 yPS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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