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Position Title: Social Worker (New Canadian Health Network) – SCIF
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& n2 L; j, k1 e7 bPosting Category: Non Managerial Status: Permanent, Full Time
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0 n0 P" S V" p9 f$ \Department: Mental Health Services Competition No. HR-2010-06 -03 + ~* }; m8 Z. v0 W
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EMCN provides a wide range of settlement, employment, language learning and supportive
' C: }7 M* V, Y) _and therapeutic counseling services to help immigrants and refugees settle, integrate and
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participation in society, and to create opportunities for the experiences and skills of # F% Q D- _. |
newcomers to strengthen and enrich their life in Canada.
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Primary purpose: The Social Worker works in partnership with settlement workers or
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provide supplemental support to newcomers who have complex needs. , j4 Y7 g( G3 P/ y
" m. ], _+ l) t9 F' I1 `# d" Z Nature of Work: The Social Worker will report to the manager of mental health services. " w, y; [' g% v
The position builds working relationships with New Canadian Health Network partners’ staff,
0 L8 L% Q% R% \newcomers accessing these services and other institutions and service providers. The Social 0 `6 u* n, q. V, `# w( L: u. v: E
Worker will assist in case planning, conferencing and providing support and advocacy as
3 _2 o9 R0 b( D; ?needed. As required, the Social Worker will assist in accessing community supports for , c( Z( [( _) P
newcomers and their families. The Social Worker provides holistic and flexible initial 8 ?# q+ u# y0 [$ W
assessment of life circumstances, needs, goals and aspirations and adheres to the client-( C8 P" Y+ J7 p8 O# x9 c
centered delivery model.
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2 Z3 U" f5 W. o5 D1 x5 J8 j) C Key Accountability 3 L5 O" [( v. ^ `( H
Understands and adheres to professional ethics related to social work.
. g- \! k2 D5 S1 ~ Accesses comprehensive, up-to-date information about services and resources available
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Providing holistic information or advocacy services for immigrants and refugees served. ) f. a# Y% y/ Q( b. K5 X" \* E( q3 K
Developing of social networks and community supports for newcomer families. : f- C% `: ]# q G: t% ]0 Y9 V( {
Provide intake, needs assessment, referral, case plans and action plans to support
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Work in partnership with settlement workers or cultural brokers to provide supplemental
4 _0 h0 B! v" g- P1 e0 M' ~3 ^, Kcase plan support for clients who have complex needs.
' j9 J4 B( y, W$ P) p6 H9 y Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers. ! {% B6 z$ |' M( T- [3 T
Treat all clients with dignity and patience in order to listen deeply and give thoughtful " R m- l/ H% {; s
service.
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& M* K$ ^: D) ?( m* D2 N# ` t! MQualification 5 j: K6 ^& g7 H1 V8 g
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Relevant undergraduate degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of education and $ D7 |5 m. \- v, \
experience in Social Work or related human service fields. 1 { Q. O2 E9 R6 i
Extensive knowledge of community resources, including in depth understanding of family
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Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages
' n$ J( H& ^5 A) Y. x Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle with appropriate
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Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience working in a related field
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. t" O, z+ T$ i+ E) @Special Requirements ' h# h2 A5 x: H! X. \
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and strong commitment to providing quality services to ) M# ^* y' n$ r8 o
newcomers * ?& q! k3 U" Q! |
Flexibility in terms of scheduling, including evenings and weekends at various locations ; J0 s/ ]# {) A. R" @ B$ h2 z
Previous experience in working collaboratively with staff from partner organizations # N. \+ C7 L, H9 y; m
7 o' E+ P: ]) ISkills
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$ Q n" j, Y2 a* ` Strong English communications skills
# z; u1 e: y" }9 y# j7 ZExperience/facility with MS Office computer applications 2 q9 i j* J3 R/ W6 b
Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages. ' m0 l: j3 o6 T$ Q& B; I
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Posting Date : June 09, 2010 Closing Date: 4:30 pm – June 25, 2010
; Y& c* ]- A6 ^# WInformation about EMCN is available at www.emcn.ab.ca
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Valerie Cudmore
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11713–82 Street ' a7 L; W' _; O% o# s3 i
Edmonton, AB T6B 2V9 i% U' d' U: ^- B2 S7 C9 L
Fax 780-424-7736 or 3 q8 J# D- X2 W# C" i1 n3 L* N/ f
Email: vcudmore@emcn.ab.ca |
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