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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
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Position: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator 1 t6 S! K1 X+ [) o0 p
Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. 2 b: y- |4 G! {2 h4 Q' z1 c3 k0 A
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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.
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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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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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5 \, U* v4 `3 u; |! v7 LThe 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.3 v' `, x+ m( L2 b
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He/she has experience in community-based case management/assessment, is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of older people, is knowledgeable of community resources & services related to older people, is self-motivated/able to work as part of a team, has excellent communication & problem solving skills, has familiarity/experience with issues related to senior volunteers and is computer literate especially with MS Word & Excel.& M X6 m- [9 h6 P( P) K F
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 . U$ @9 z- U# Q9 _6 W% o2 u* d' r
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E59 b+ E8 w T/ V- B+ C% \
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