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Position Title: Social Worker (New Canadian Health Network) – SCIF
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Posting Category: Non Managerial Status: Permanent, Full Time
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, }+ z; L) p. cDepartment: Mental Health Services Competition No. HR-2010-06 -03 & x6 p& [% M) B1 {: O7 n, w
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EMCN provides a wide range of settlement, employment, language learning and supportive 2 B6 _; `- x) n/ ~ |! }
and therapeutic counseling services to help immigrants and refugees settle, integrate and ; T) o# I2 `! M Y4 b* ]8 y( t
adjust to life in Canada. We work with individuals, families and communities to promote full - t: B! K! }4 z E A; I
participation in society, and to create opportunities for the experiences and skills of 2 p9 D# ?# U' r) Y( f
newcomers to strengthen and enrich their life in Canada. 8 v; X7 [5 P/ R, W1 U
" e' j6 R/ [0 N4 ~ Primary purpose: The Social Worker works in partnership with settlement workers or
) r. v7 a4 \9 m- d% x7 A2 rcommunity cultural brokers from New Canadian Health Network partner organizations to
( ]' b. a3 T! v8 h: j6 ~provide supplemental support to newcomers who have complex needs.
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Nature of Work: The Social Worker will report to the manager of mental health services.
, N) g; [, ]: v7 g7 b$ p- u* wThe position builds working relationships with New Canadian Health Network partners’ staff,
6 X* [8 B9 G" R Z% {newcomers accessing these services and other institutions and service providers. The Social + N( v. j/ J: C; p
Worker will assist in case planning, conferencing and providing support and advocacy as
. C0 ]$ C* U X% d$ |1 T2 ?* J# Qneeded. As required, the Social Worker will assist in accessing community supports for * o& Z7 F! ]4 e* S& j* v
newcomers and their families. The Social Worker provides holistic and flexible initial
9 Z p! O4 k( Q- a' Aassessment of life circumstances, needs, goals and aspirations and adheres to the client-
) K @6 f: |! F9 hcentered delivery model.
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w. O1 d" i8 N" I- W Key Accountability
7 u6 S) ?* M+ b+ Y' E+ K Understands and adheres to professional ethics related to social work. 9 a5 \7 M. F/ r6 {
Accesses comprehensive, up-to-date information about services and resources available 0 U4 b9 i" A& b5 K% n+ S" E' V2 |
within the city of Edmonton and New Canadian Health Network partners. 7 {& J- p2 Y6 \" {5 j V9 x
Providing holistic information or advocacy services for immigrants and refugees served.
5 O) D% W5 M& u Developing of social networks and community supports for newcomer families.
2 U! }/ P6 y; h& ?: z; k Provide intake, needs assessment, referral, case plans and action plans to support
0 f) H$ `9 P2 A x- [: r. rnewcomers in settling and fully participating in community.
3 n3 n8 o, ]' X Work in partnership with settlement workers or cultural brokers to provide supplemental f- t* r, v! n' ~1 r0 r! X8 d1 G
case plan support for clients who have complex needs.
* F- s9 `- A1 q% d6 X) r Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers. ; L7 U2 m" m6 i8 ]
Treat all clients with dignity and patience in order to listen deeply and give thoughtful
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K5 C8 Z- I/ k. O/ M. U- PQualification
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0 S( u E/ z- A% u. J- j$ e n4 ^ Relevant undergraduate degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of education and 0 D) i, |3 N8 i7 e
experience in Social Work or related human service fields. ; a) J( e! [5 Y4 Y' g* j
Extensive knowledge of community resources, including in depth understanding of family
' q: j1 n& r0 W& {4 Q { dsupport needs
2 k _" Y, Q5 K7 g; c/ m9 ] Experience/facility with MS Office computer applications
& |; t$ w! L& T7 ?/ ^ Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages
: V% l% m% c4 o8 m Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle with appropriate
; x5 U2 H5 ?( y x6 p _. Cinsurance coverage for work
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) z7 w1 ]/ w8 l: V; FExperience: Minimum of 3 years experience working in a related field ) N+ q" r) Y: P2 W
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Special Requirements
' M3 {8 h% u( S5 | i Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and strong commitment to providing quality services to
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Flexibility in terms of scheduling, including evenings and weekends at various locations . }. P) ^5 Z* _$ f2 n7 B% D0 l+ S0 u8 o
Previous experience in working collaboratively with staff from partner organizations . ^8 D2 C, Q& k4 e
) \2 C- I) ^4 oSkills . e. A: v/ J5 k( |* q: ^" ~2 ]; [
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Strong English communications skills
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Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages. ! ^+ Z4 ?2 I, l! [" X& E8 c* Q
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Posting Date : June 09, 2010 Closing Date: 4:30 pm – June 25, 2010
) v5 E$ o/ C& S3 \* O/ vInformation about EMCN is available at www.emcn.ab.ca
: d% ~; o6 O: K. p9 MPlease forward your resume to: - O% c, |" _1 O. r- _) v) H
Valerie Cudmore $ i2 f8 o: p* j( Q/ z& V
Manager, Mental Health Services
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Edmonton, AB T6B 2V9
' C+ X, {. [/ r7 EFax 780-424-7736 or / S) q2 w' ^( l$ N0 j" G( E9 `
Email: vcudmore@emcn.ab.ca |
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