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Position Title: Social Worker (New Canadian Health Network) – SCIF # p& ], |) l. @0 t5 E
. F: M( O& U4 H3 SPosting Category: Non Managerial Status: Permanent, Full Time ( V3 H* b- g/ @ B4 b
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Department: Mental Health Services Competition No. HR-2010-06 -03 0 w. p$ z F/ I
, t1 Z7 ?5 q) h3 J+ oEMCN provides a wide range of settlement, employment, language learning and supportive
u2 p2 L1 C' I, k4 a& H. v7 Nand therapeutic counseling services to help immigrants and refugees settle, integrate and
0 `0 p7 R" d* j: T7 fadjust to life in Canada. We work with individuals, families and communities to promote full 1 r( `% q. Z( a$ T, g, t% V
participation in society, and to create opportunities for the experiences and skills of & J6 k/ o5 r. r
newcomers to strengthen and enrich their life in Canada. , G& S" s3 L( s6 m9 { T
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Primary purpose: The Social Worker works in partnership with settlement workers or . _9 H. e7 b. ]. U* N1 Z1 j
community cultural brokers from New Canadian Health Network partner organizations to # `4 b9 A) c0 `6 N* S
provide supplemental support to newcomers who have complex needs. 0 e" N0 p c9 B: x: P! I
2 t& V5 Y8 F8 L Nature of Work: The Social Worker will report to the manager of mental health services.
. O0 U. t2 `% T: J5 u0 l' e- a; SThe position builds working relationships with New Canadian Health Network partners’ staff,
6 j/ C$ u' t. Onewcomers accessing these services and other institutions and service providers. The Social C, X+ Y) s0 O1 C4 V
Worker will assist in case planning, conferencing and providing support and advocacy as 3 Q: `1 V: P! F6 }$ R5 A+ _+ _: V v) z
needed. As required, the Social Worker will assist in accessing community supports for
4 q9 u S% t: p: N+ anewcomers and their families. The Social Worker provides holistic and flexible initial ! ]- R) W7 h. i: T, L, |
assessment of life circumstances, needs, goals and aspirations and adheres to the client-
# r( Z6 l8 O$ Y7 hcentered delivery model.
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Key Accountability
! i0 O% O+ ^8 W" O# \6 U Understands and adheres to professional ethics related to social work.
- N' k8 @2 A$ c' \4 p- ~/ ? Accesses comprehensive, up-to-date information about services and resources available 1 M Z, {; ]$ o# I3 g
within the city of Edmonton and New Canadian Health Network partners. 1 u1 T5 {- ~% h) v4 y7 b h! U
Providing holistic information or advocacy services for immigrants and refugees served. 1 k: \- H4 I! m) K7 O
Developing of social networks and community supports for newcomer families. 5 i) _5 f7 M) N$ d6 |
Provide intake, needs assessment, referral, case plans and action plans to support + W& p0 M9 V/ S# A- n8 z6 R {. m+ w
newcomers in settling and fully participating in community. 4 _% }7 N8 B) J* {) n& ?# h
Work in partnership with settlement workers or cultural brokers to provide supplemental
1 \5 U/ a U# t# ~2 s9 acase plan support for clients who have complex needs. + |$ i6 o- X& [
Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers.
7 @& R& g5 F0 _$ w9 B, H3 T Treat all clients with dignity and patience in order to listen deeply and give thoughtful
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Qualification 4 F6 T, `+ V! F5 z6 R
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Relevant undergraduate degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of education and 1 U" C( H* L( Z, g( r& w* n
experience in Social Work or related human service fields. 0 v& z% m4 \, Y; z6 M7 n
Extensive knowledge of community resources, including in depth understanding of family
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Experience/facility with MS Office computer applications 2 j3 V" k# s) `$ Y3 R+ f
Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages 8 t2 n. t% J. ?5 _* L, Z
Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle with appropriate - N# Z4 v* G) `+ w4 d' Y
insurance coverage for work ( w2 g/ n" t# F% h1 F$ b. Q) c
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Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience working in a related field 9 f) E- g) N. o8 M! R' q! P
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Special Requirements , m- p: R8 ]# J/ S$ V) Q
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and strong commitment to providing quality services to
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# @4 O4 W( V& `7 X! u9 i& d3 v0 a Flexibility in terms of scheduling, including evenings and weekends at various locations
% ~4 \9 [6 }$ R4 ~2 l! F& u Previous experience in working collaboratively with staff from partner organizations
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Skills
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8 w7 o. s; v( k Strong English communications skills
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Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages.
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: i5 B' @: w" K* |5 u& g2 WPosting Date : June 09, 2010 Closing Date: 4:30 pm – June 25, 2010
V* f! R C& f! ^Information about EMCN is available at www.emcn.ab.ca 7 e8 {; t0 a! g' X% {
Please forward your resume to:
( _* n& l" D& ^. q, B/ l( SValerie Cudmore 4 d v2 c" v1 F% S6 ^. M: I
Manager, Mental Health Services 2 ^1 J8 ]6 ~1 q0 g! R) t
Edmonton Mennonite Centre of Newcomers: , _- \9 j8 I j! b/ ?. O
11713–82 Street
1 h" i7 m% U4 N% QEdmonton, AB T6B 2V9
& {+ I# E4 {$ p: hFax 780-424-7736 or
4 x, w4 U+ o/ H$ C0 ~4 mEmail: vcudmore@emcn.ab.ca |
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