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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton% U* B4 ?; T8 ?+ X, @+ s! q
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca5 n0 N, {% E& z* i% K/ H* Z
?" ^ d1 l- `8 k; }5 T2 V' ~" ~2 q9 _Position: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
: Z: O. e9 N X e9 e) D* YTerms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10.
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! @0 L, s) b& I8 m. E% MThe 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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0 ~& c# [. v) o4 ^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 o+ q7 K( c) k4 K2 R
# X. h- g, H: ?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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) ?2 P& |; m5 j3 C# e% G6 hThe 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.
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4 M( m) H3 r$ p2 A1 O- P- NHe/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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' V- T& X) {5 I3 o9 pAPPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 7 V% I. o7 i5 M H
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E52 }& I |$ M& q0 q6 }
3 d' n, c# p9 v/ L XPS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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