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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton) `* E0 v5 y) r+ f! G( Q; [/ n
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca5 K- N3 w7 [6 e
: y2 Q- H- a" o: I! i; ^6 s" z+ BPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator 7 ^$ ?) Y" l3 G2 F! f8 h! Z
Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. & b& P* c) g9 k! K0 f
5 @2 Z* M2 c+ `% Q+ f: [- ^! cThe 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. 0 {' R# T/ v) X" |
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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.
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5 }3 Z. u, \3 Y* }& s# CAs 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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! i! W! j K g, 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.# C! p9 v. l' g8 D8 U! x3 z
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He/she has experience in community-based case management/assessment, is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of older people, is knowledgeable of community resources & services related to older people, is self-motivated/able to work as part of a team, has excellent communication & problem solving skills, has familiarity/experience with issues related to senior volunteers and is computer literate especially with MS Word & Excel." S. y/ p2 n! I: q. T
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175
8 ?5 V% ^5 d/ B2 {' Q5 Z7 `By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5& u( `1 m2 E# m4 |$ _6 f
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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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