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Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN)- v1 G) I2 s3 Z5 ~: n6 |
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 Complete comprehensive intake and needs assessment process and develop referral and case plans to support newcomers in fully settling and participating in the community - R" Q; f' r+ F; p+ E
 Continue to follow-up with newcomers, EMCN staff and other service providers to ensure newcomers’ needs are met 6 c2 c6 z9 v; ~+ j: L: M7 ^
 Provide holistic counselling to individuals and families, including hands-on support with accessing resources and resolving difficult issues4 |" m( r$ B- \7 C) A( T8 n
 Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers
9 j# P" z: W0 n. n1 A Research and maintain current information about programs and resources available in the community
! \2 f! J: [% V0 l6 q( D4 c 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
9 O2 f t' v. K* s# W. K1 L: a& u Work as a team with EMCN staff to ensure holistic supports are provided to newcomers.
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Qualifications
9 T3 W; Q* s4 F0 \# O! E. p Social work degree or diploma1 ^1 {4 Z* u6 p5 D) u* h' t
 Current RSW designation preferred , m* T0 O. B/ o2 j8 w/ N: k
 Demonstrated experience with holistic case management and supportive counselling5 h& h8 z$ T4 r" k
 Knowledge of and experience in accessing a wide range of programs, services and supports available in the City
, H! L$ R6 \6 g Ability to effectively listen, assess needs and guide people in a supportive manner
! @) b9 l: B* u2 ~8 O: w Sensitivity to cross-cultural issues
/ l8 _- w) O$ Z6 Y6 U' `' Z( b Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills8 m6 f$ _2 r$ o$ Q6 L
 Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
& X: K: T* F9 ^3 ] D, A$ a! j! c Ability to perform variety of diverse tasks under time pressure.; p0 R3 f! F9 t' e
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EMCN 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 $34 879. A cost-shared benefits plan, including RRSP, is available.
0 f' U; I6 L& Z# ]. PPlease submit letter of application and resume to Maria Jagiello at #101, 10010-107A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4H8 or 424-7736 (fax). The position will be open until a suitable candidate is found.
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) ~$ ^; u- ^8 fWe thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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