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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton4 q1 `) y V# y3 _: P/ P- o
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca
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2 g8 O. z6 d5 f* ~0 j8 |Position: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator # d" R7 G$ {- v G0 p
Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. 5 L: c; R) g; e8 j3 m- T; H
6 N# B% C4 P: q/ ^- ~4 P: wThe 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. 6 @7 Q. p' z! v2 N* |1 P
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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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q) p% _+ h# G: rAs 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.' k8 V4 m G* q6 F: ?# A
) P! W+ J8 {; B1 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.* E2 d7 U( F2 W
7 e& T" m. ]& w. ~) r6 qHe/she has experience in community-based case management/assessment, is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of older people, is knowledgeable of community resources & services related to older people, is self-motivated/able to work as part of a team, has excellent communication & problem solving skills, has familiarity/experience with issues related to senior volunteers and is computer literate especially with MS Word & Excel.# c" ^ O! y6 p0 J7 [) ~
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 # F& n4 E# d8 i- Q8 N. d8 S
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5
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2 O; Z+ d% A$ ` d% W |9 J+ FPS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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