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Position Title: Social Worker (New Canadian Health Network) – SCIF
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6 d0 n. }. k: G) K( J1 Q; uPosting Category: Non Managerial Status: Permanent, Full Time
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Department: Mental Health Services Competition No. HR-2010-06 -03 3 R+ j5 D. D `2 v/ T! K
% s# ]! E B6 K9 c+ H0 S2 F+ Q3 cEMCN provides a wide range of settlement, employment, language learning and supportive
- y A6 S; S: {0 vand therapeutic counseling services to help immigrants and refugees settle, integrate and 0 q5 }' G: b# J" U0 F2 A4 P
adjust to life in Canada. We work with individuals, families and communities to promote full Z$ c9 O8 r L# x s! P
participation in society, and to create opportunities for the experiences and skills of , B' T; x7 l( {8 L1 ?
newcomers to strengthen and enrich their life in Canada. % }# W. M- X5 {. N, e! n
1 S# E# K" ?+ X; V Primary purpose: The Social Worker works in partnership with settlement workers or
. B! I6 n* H Q! R `community cultural brokers from New Canadian Health Network partner organizations to
$ D+ c3 V( s5 G" E6 Z7 Z* ~; k" Zprovide supplemental support to newcomers who have complex needs. ' l6 o) `; u2 K3 [0 i; i/ K( S
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Nature of Work: The Social Worker will report to the manager of mental health services.
! K4 I/ _) I* ^# l# yThe position builds working relationships with New Canadian Health Network partners’ staff,
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Worker will assist in case planning, conferencing and providing support and advocacy as
$ Q( H" k1 `" a: Uneeded. As required, the Social Worker will assist in accessing community supports for
6 b( a# i. \: }3 U7 Q/ wnewcomers and their families. The Social Worker provides holistic and flexible initial
7 `+ @: e- D0 V' H$ }) `/ Xassessment of life circumstances, needs, goals and aspirations and adheres to the client-6 ^7 {+ G0 K+ S# m& |: Z
centered delivery model. 3 P4 B: ]8 d& l$ g. r2 P4 W
7 `( i2 a0 E* {0 H/ S ^6 G9 g Key Accountability : y4 U# w/ d4 p( f' |
Understands and adheres to professional ethics related to social work.
* G2 E1 R& s, A4 p* T; y5 N- Q) v( l Accesses comprehensive, up-to-date information about services and resources available
' [- W* h, F( L8 [6 J ~within the city of Edmonton and New Canadian Health Network partners.
. {7 E1 S+ F1 F0 w2 x" U Providing holistic information or advocacy services for immigrants and refugees served.
+ L9 r& R3 }3 a- m+ w' F* p Developing of social networks and community supports for newcomer families. . i {+ H; @* P0 b; x) s
Provide intake, needs assessment, referral, case plans and action plans to support
7 Y$ i- o9 Y4 z$ I7 a! bnewcomers in settling and fully participating in community. : i) \& }" _- B& x
Work in partnership with settlement workers or cultural brokers to provide supplemental
& R. g, `3 w& O k6 ^case plan support for clients who have complex needs. # ]4 x6 O' j* U0 ]- F7 v1 S; e
Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers.
9 I" q9 @6 p/ \ Treat all clients with dignity and patience in order to listen deeply and give thoughtful
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0 [6 v3 h4 P; [: j. |0 ?Qualification
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Relevant undergraduate degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of education and 0 Z3 P$ p2 X; S9 u8 _& i+ l' b
experience in Social Work or related human service fields.
# ?9 B$ Q* g. ?/ ?* }- U8 \ Extensive knowledge of community resources, including in depth understanding of family # g% _" W1 r0 y# L6 L
support needs
9 ~+ c$ o" R9 P Experience/facility with MS Office computer applications # V8 O+ i3 D4 g4 a
Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages ( x! Z! d1 x0 J# l8 ]& N4 z
Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle with appropriate $ a; k; }9 r6 _6 Q
insurance coverage for work * S9 V& i- \7 J) x- K, s
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Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience working in a related field
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Special Requirements % B1 q! }8 ^& d& d
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and strong commitment to providing quality services to
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% z6 [$ z5 y. H# N Flexibility in terms of scheduling, including evenings and weekends at various locations
/ V: u( d+ k* s4 P( ^ Previous experience in working collaboratively with staff from partner organizations & `. |, b& ]1 q7 j& U
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Skills 0 i# e8 {, Q, S- b
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Strong English communications skills 8 Q8 G3 ^( J$ t- o0 Q( h: B
Experience/facility with MS Office computer applications
9 G- I* O) n" }; L1 n; o8 p$ v! BProficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages.
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Posting Date : June 09, 2010 Closing Date: 4:30 pm – June 25, 2010 * [9 a4 K& V! {8 P' [% @1 d$ B4 j! y4 a) e
Information about EMCN is available at www.emcn.ab.ca
8 B( S; C1 }/ i( G& L; _: MPlease forward your resume to: 2 w5 S2 G1 D7 Z# L9 B
Valerie Cudmore
/ Y$ y5 M$ q" ?0 B/ b+ m) S7 lManager, Mental Health Services
2 ~# X# S4 V7 E T2 {Edmonton Mennonite Centre of Newcomers:
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Edmonton, AB T6B 2V9
! n& {9 V# E: W) j" {. a5 AFax 780-424-7736 or
. A( [ G! P; mEmail: vcudmore@emcn.ab.ca |
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