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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton5 D3 _8 q# X+ z
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca
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& u+ j% A5 b+ J4 `3 GPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
@/ D& r) Z0 n4 q6 f6 P) I: BTerms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. & r9 x$ M( y- B# ?& d$ |
! i8 f- I! u6 D# ~0 \4 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.
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% [# j6 f, F0 p; SThis 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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+ W! z0 t# ?2 A5 K' |" b9 SAs 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.- b1 Z1 J4 V, s9 r# U2 R* }
( _# ^$ Y. a5 m4 d7 N/ w; DThe 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients., b0 L5 `2 M' U r+ L6 Q$ e
4 Q+ v2 x7 W! V) DHe/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.
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& F8 d$ `0 W- X! y5 vAPPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175
5 ?% {( w0 Z/ f/ d" A. t: I9 ^By 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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