Social Worker

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Position Title: Social Worker (New Canadian Health Network) – SCIF

  t% }& S) ^) {( ePosting Category: Non Managerial           Status: Permanent, Full Time

Department:  Mental Health Services   Competition No. HR-2010-06 -03   
                                       
) w& `9 i& s, @0 u8 ^EMCN provides a wide  range of settlement, employment,  language  learning and supportive
! h6 r0 k+ R$ g! \( band  therapeutic  counseling  services  to  help  immigrants  and  refugees  settle,  integrate  and
* i5 f, y. I, X/ Wadjust  to  life  in Canada. We work with  individuals,  families and communities  to promote  full
4 O0 C. H% B1 `9 P( M  uparticipation  in  society,  and  to  create  opportunities  for  the  experiences  and  skills  of
newcomers to strengthen and enrich their life in Canada.

  Primary  purpose:      The  Social Worker works  in  partnership  with  settlement  workers  or
' y' s- t! i  I( M, fcommunity  cultural  brokers  from  New  Canadian  Health  Network  partner  organizations  to
provide supplemental support to newcomers who have complex needs.  
  
1 W; v+ G2 ~" n/ X  Nature of Work: The Social Worker will  report  to  the manager of mental health services.  
The position builds working relationships with New Canadian Health Network partners’ staff,
# Z, i( }: M# L  d. W. `+ g% mnewcomers accessing these services and other institutions and service providers. The Social
% ^# n& E4 ]: Q0 v! z1 J/ i) NWorker will  assist  in  case  planning,  conferencing  and  providing  support  and  advocacy  as
4 z/ A; f% c% R: Z" Z9 K) r9 tneeded.    As  required,  the  Social Worker  will  assist  in  accessing  community  supports  for
" j# {* W6 K0 B& {2 x. k1 J) }newcomers  and  their  families.  The  Social  Worker  provides  holistic  and  flexible  initial
7 f) F/ u+ f2 B" @4 bassessment  of  life  circumstances,  needs,  goals  and  aspirations  and  adheres  to  the  client-
" g: x! e( I' @/ g, |centered delivery model.  

Key Accountability
  Understands and adheres to professional ethics related to social work.
4 a& i3 w7 a/ I" \' S) q; U4 O/ j  Accesses comprehensive, up-to-date information about services and resources available
within the city of Edmonton and New Canadian Health Network partners.
) H; c1 T  R  L% _5 r* T2 ], g6 h3 x  Providing holistic information or advocacy services for immigrants and refugees served.
  Developing of social networks and community supports for newcomer families.
  Provide intake, needs assessment, referral, case plans and action plans to support
newcomers in settling and fully participating in community.
  Work in partnership with settlement workers or cultural brokers to provide supplemental
% _) k! h& W' w9 ~1 @7 C+ Kcase plan support for clients who have complex needs.
  Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers.
  Treat all clients with dignity and patience in order to listen deeply and give thoughtful  
2 d7 @+ p: h" P, o7 Vservice.  

Qualification
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  Relevant undergraduate degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of education and
! ^- l- M; Q5 q+ c5 u$ iexperience in Social Work or related human service fields.
' h! n. `7 B2 X+ Y2 X  Extensive knowledge of community resources, including in depth understanding of family
% @' ^9 ]1 z( L0 N3 Asupport needs
  Experience/facility with MS Office computer applications
/ w9 Z, X4 m9 s% x% n2 Q1 X' G  Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages
) N  l3 {: x7 M0 m- y/ {9 h  Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle with appropriate
insurance coverage for work
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' |5 t2 Y8 ^/ ?' MExperience:  Minimum of 3 years experience working in a related field

4 F6 d/ J" N9 l* p& z; X3 CSpecial Requirements
  Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and strong commitment to providing quality services to
3 j3 ]" I4 f! m# lnewcomers
  Flexibility in terms of scheduling, including evenings and weekends at various locations
  Previous experience in working collaboratively with staff from partner organizations
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: g# L9 u" q  d+ ?% }) YSkills
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) `5 ~' z4 F7 n- r9 t9 }1 M; S! W9 U Strong English communications skills
Experience/facility with MS Office computer applications
- |1 g+ v' e" b9 YProficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages.

Posting Date  : June 09, 2010      Closing Date: 4:30 pm – June 25, 2010
Information about EMCN is available at www.emcn.ab.ca
Please forward your resume to:  
" H# q$ ?7 h& A+ J4 i8 j8 rValerie Cudmore
2 a9 |$ C8 n0 |; eManager, Mental Health Services  
Edmonton Mennonite Centre of Newcomers:
6 @/ W9 a- }5 \* O9 ]11713–82 Street
" ?& G3 O2 r0 U$ g. REdmonton, AB T6B 2V9
4 G* O  q9 [8 O( z0 D  j, j) aFax 780-424-7736 or  
$ p% H9 s: S5 n5 j4 B$ ]Email: vcudmore@emcn.ab.ca

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