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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
4 _1 _" y( G- {- P9 U+ A0 T/ bLearn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca, X/ w# `% B, A- q% C0 `
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Position: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
5 e+ u( ^( s; N; b. L. PTerms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. # j% T/ ^( ^' T: X: V) G+ G
+ X( ]8 q# b9 }5 ]2 W/ bThe 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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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.7 w5 r! r* _" I- h
2 `! F: ~; p; T9 p; \As 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.1 Q4 z8 a( I4 }
( Y9 T2 x x8 GThe 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.
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' _1 U1 u$ e3 i6 ]) q' U# BHe/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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) D# I7 u* `5 I0 F6 nAPPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 ' O9 c9 t K, [" q9 _6 v5 O
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E59 q% G$ U% p: G
+ U3 m9 `6 N4 }( a* WPS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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