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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
- X) o8 C. y! O5 YLearn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca' W; o, u4 e3 Q9 B! Z8 w
( l% V7 L! e4 o6 E+ gPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
y+ n- L: b( e, F+ F! } fTerms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. ; X" A* {) T! M8 z
+ F$ S% e* L1 c$ A. F1 e0 g+ P! ~! ~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. P# E" S/ S
% }+ J8 i6 Z6 M9 xThis 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.0 R( |1 ]/ b. Q: j$ m& U& I; [
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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.
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: {. e' Z+ j2 R" [" |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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4 R! b5 b @7 F) lHe/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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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175
$ t( [4 R4 ?7 g( q2 x/ cBy mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5, {- l* G' z- F# {
- b3 n/ ?, f0 I2 V6 j1 ?" r( NPS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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