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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton6 O2 U! P1 K; b$ i0 g" j9 W4 y+ H
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca
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Position: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
( S$ ~) @; W9 |( J- d- ?+ N( b/ cTerms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. 9 A. L/ _0 g6 V! [' \! H9 ~7 g( `, N1 [
. B. K# G1 P$ ]6 f+ bThe 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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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.
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4 C) i* d d+ K0 SAs 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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- f3 n' ?9 Z: H, tThe 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.8 A4 U% K) n. d3 ` I4 ?: B& N% ~
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He/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.* C" s0 U6 d6 N" j& s- T7 A
$ O" O s" Z5 k( EAPPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175
: u: _, R) K& ^. NBy mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5
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PS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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