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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton! H+ X; P5 p" W U) }9 _4 ~
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca. z6 }' }8 ]' r2 w& @# g$ {
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Position: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator 7 d# Y# f% }/ X, @4 E% L
Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10.
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) t6 z$ a, v- p# MThe 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. 3 l% ~' Q& j1 {# k3 T! \
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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.2 G& S3 F( K; f. d( d- l* m
7 U) M0 r5 E* b* B+ `( wAs 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.9 v0 g; T$ U+ {/ r8 C
8 b/ L* Y! l2 ^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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients. W6 ^+ e. F- L! } z! m
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He/she has experience in community-based case management/assessment, is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of older people, is knowledgeable of community resources & services related to older people, is self-motivated/able to work as part of a team, has excellent communication & problem solving skills, has familiarity/experience with issues related to senior volunteers and is computer literate especially with MS Word & Excel.) K; U" u5 h+ U/ Y6 z- K# M8 m
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 , @7 `8 e* R1 ?! F) j9 G* `
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5
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- e2 M; S7 K/ _$ l. yPS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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