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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
. u$ F% u( X6 L3 ELearn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca- A1 T- }! X9 y
& T; N9 H8 i# u' t- y6 DPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
1 i3 D% Q( F( hTerms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. 6 v. {/ @; q$ v3 ~4 n" _
2 b, m1 y% a2 `, v/ E; q4 EThe 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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This 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.4 {# m" u$ P" w! V+ W5 {! s6 E$ k
) B/ l" c( M6 o- N" ?3 c5 R1 x( FAs 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.* X3 Z% Z# G# ]- _8 `
7 L* y' j2 q2 p# |: c8 B4 ]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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.8 H, `2 W' m# U" q* i) P
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He/she has experience in community-based case management/assessment, is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of older people, is knowledgeable of community resources & services related to older people, is self-motivated/able to work as part of a team, has excellent communication & problem solving skills, has familiarity/experience with issues related to senior volunteers and is computer literate especially with MS Word & Excel.9 [$ I4 [" l9 r' p$ J! ~& w% j. a
. i' N$ ^( o& ?APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175
: h4 ?- Z, ?2 O3 T5 T8 OBy mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5
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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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