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Position Title: Social Worker (New Canadian Health Network) – SCIF
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Posting Category: Non Managerial Status: Permanent, Full Time
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Department: Mental Health Services Competition No. HR-2010-06 -03
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7 h! m6 Q8 f) BEMCN provides a wide range of settlement, employment, language learning and supportive ) [8 r/ B: s" j! O
and therapeutic counseling services to help immigrants and refugees settle, integrate and 3 L3 t% g1 r3 \ e9 b
adjust to life in Canada. We work with individuals, families and communities to promote full
6 M+ u2 T0 R9 Bparticipation in society, and to create opportunities for the experiences and skills of
. K+ C* J0 C7 k' b9 |( I7 znewcomers to strengthen and enrich their life in Canada. ' ]2 `$ e _- u# j1 ?8 L$ g
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Primary purpose: The Social Worker works in partnership with settlement workers or
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provide supplemental support to newcomers who have complex needs. " s8 c Q& j% W0 O, c
. d3 V8 {, A7 g; V9 C( p Nature of Work: The Social Worker will report to the manager of mental health services. 9 Y! z7 q* [; `
The position builds working relationships with New Canadian Health Network partners’ staff, + a1 F( P* C) o. _* J' V
newcomers accessing these services and other institutions and service providers. The Social
5 j" Y1 y9 w: A" I$ c8 @! nWorker will assist in case planning, conferencing and providing support and advocacy as
, O8 M3 z7 j }) `1 qneeded. As required, the Social Worker will assist in accessing community supports for / s4 A6 ]& e6 G0 d5 r7 O
newcomers and their families. The Social Worker provides holistic and flexible initial
5 O* I5 u0 J- D, V: Jassessment of life circumstances, needs, goals and aspirations and adheres to the client-' ]+ F" \# ]1 D+ j0 `
centered delivery model. 5 n+ D0 Y' x% H+ c; ?# N2 H7 A
0 j! O6 N# u5 ~5 h8 y" q Key Accountability
1 y7 S4 z$ t4 N, k: F2 w Understands and adheres to professional ethics related to social work.
. F2 j$ x* G: M9 U, q) \3 ` Accesses comprehensive, up-to-date information about services and resources available
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Providing holistic information or advocacy services for immigrants and refugees served. ( D$ ~% j" k `& k- `6 l
Developing of social networks and community supports for newcomer families.
4 m3 y: a3 I" f9 P6 f Provide intake, needs assessment, referral, case plans and action plans to support
/ W1 G: v4 i+ B: Znewcomers in settling and fully participating in community. 6 M+ e% C7 C/ J$ _! O
Work in partnership with settlement workers or cultural brokers to provide supplemental
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Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers.
9 B3 g5 u- O1 f$ W, ^1 u { Treat all clients with dignity and patience in order to listen deeply and give thoughtful
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& m! r4 \( N/ M7 m P6 S; [: Y% OQualification . I; X$ x+ f$ b* r: R
! R+ t3 w r$ e: t0 n# Y6 Y Relevant undergraduate degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of education and . I4 Y, m$ t7 D( X$ F
experience in Social Work or related human service fields. 5 I/ H% P1 B. ~/ d0 C
Extensive knowledge of community resources, including in depth understanding of family / ?3 ?1 {* X7 N1 _$ {
support needs 9 C" L6 J! x1 O7 S: o
Experience/facility with MS Office computer applications
8 d: k& P3 d% {" r& ? Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages 7 W* {- y- k% v Q
Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle with appropriate
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Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience working in a related field
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Special Requirements 5 f n- a# q7 j' N: O+ Y
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and strong commitment to providing quality services to
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Flexibility in terms of scheduling, including evenings and weekends at various locations
+ J1 o# P" J2 g3 ^ Previous experience in working collaboratively with staff from partner organizations
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& Q7 i* p. S3 ]+ m) X. J0 z* ZSkills
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2 E8 L& _% \8 L# G' [9 Y5 z( _2 } Strong English communications skills
- M) R# V7 y* w4 OExperience/facility with MS Office computer applications 9 U/ O/ I3 r: F" D: g
Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages. ' C4 N/ J% u7 Z" `/ ~1 b
# Q @. V( K4 }+ @2 [0 d$ iPosting Date : June 09, 2010 Closing Date: 4:30 pm – June 25, 2010 7 Z2 D/ S, A+ w0 b2 f* ~
Information about EMCN is available at www.emcn.ab.ca
+ T# u" v, R% P# VPlease forward your resume to: k- ] K: g% g! }: Q x& O' A+ o
Valerie Cudmore
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" A. `) s$ o# w3 V; QEdmonton Mennonite Centre of Newcomers: 2 I d9 g3 i4 q8 \9 F! S! A
11713–82 Street ( y. i- [! W! s/ |) T+ S- Z
Edmonton, AB T6B 2V9
- Q6 f) @( S6 Y9 L- y0 p' n3 I7 tFax 780-424-7736 or
: k8 B! u" o' C" C$ H. a+ }' MEmail: vcudmore@emcn.ab.ca |
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