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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton% \5 l( B' s3 v3 I
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca P) s' m( g, l) g$ Y" L" T6 t. h' H
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Position: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
# k5 b0 X! B- S/ @Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. : \ t. q$ O/ `7 K2 g( w" O2 b
9 V8 b; r8 _3 _The 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. . @* F& ?+ e+ P5 E, N8 Z0 E) ^) z
- x& ?8 b) x$ ^/ j. }9 cThis 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." s& I) R) d# q5 o) t7 L4 N& f1 ~6 d
" {% P- ^% F/ ]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., X1 d, `% t( |# Z
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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.
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) \# J* d7 \7 QHe/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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/ I3 ^) x5 Z. J# X; EAPPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175
) N1 ]; e' \9 l2 _3 rBy mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5
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& v! @7 h5 V4 J. Q" V" U/ qPS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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