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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton1 g: }* v* d( |" ~# Z1 L! O
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca
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7 B4 K) a4 l9 s6 a! S7 TPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
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! i' R7 G. r2 w9 q5 oThe 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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" E* Q# @+ ^0 @+ _ V& C8 PThis 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.8 x" w4 k8 C# ]. r" Y; z
~! Z8 b+ u" \4 I' d) g8 F. `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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3 J# U& q' R0 w sThe 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.! d& s9 L2 f0 q! w' N' l& {1 F
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He/she has experience in community-based case management/assessment, is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of older people, is knowledgeable of community resources & services related to older people, is self-motivated/able to work as part of a team, has excellent communication & problem solving skills, has familiarity/experience with issues related to senior volunteers and is computer literate especially with MS Word & Excel./ }$ ?; \& U/ _4 F4 }
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 5 N2 W- H. W1 u, x
By 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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