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Position Title: Social Worker (New Canadian Health Network) – SCIF
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& _- n' ]7 c9 s1 z9 m: g; E, v! ?Posting Category: Non Managerial Status: Permanent, Full Time ! W% G9 D/ {& X- F% P( h
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Department: Mental Health Services Competition No. HR-2010-06 -03
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, p3 _4 d. q3 C }0 {' D, Q* sEMCN provides a wide range of settlement, employment, language learning and supportive 8 U+ O1 R0 n9 A! }0 M. X5 [; N
and therapeutic counseling services to help immigrants and refugees settle, integrate and $ X5 z* Z! J9 I% D% q8 K2 @
adjust to life in Canada. We work with individuals, families and communities to promote full
3 M) C! q) F! F, n9 C3 |participation in society, and to create opportunities for the experiences and skills of 3 v* ^1 H& O! e' y
newcomers to strengthen and enrich their life in Canada.
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Primary purpose: The Social Worker works in partnership with settlement workers or ! [, H9 h" s& o0 v
community cultural brokers from New Canadian Health Network partner organizations to - S' Y+ {, K2 _2 h( I: e
provide supplemental support to newcomers who have complex needs.
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Nature of Work: The Social Worker will report to the manager of mental health services.
( b- q( S! O" e) |; H4 P7 ^The position builds working relationships with New Canadian Health Network partners’ staff, 8 [: s* T. z1 e: ]5 }' b: K
newcomers accessing these services and other institutions and service providers. The Social 2 j0 _3 u. H9 F% l' i
Worker will assist in case planning, conferencing and providing support and advocacy as & M+ F! y5 N% n' y
needed. As required, the Social Worker will assist in accessing community supports for 3 Q2 P, A. J) U; }4 U4 [5 b
newcomers and their families. The Social Worker provides holistic and flexible initial
5 P: c% ?! }* l; l2 ?assessment of life circumstances, needs, goals and aspirations and adheres to the client-
$ k h0 ]# ]% i/ s: Y, O1 acentered delivery model.
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Key Accountability G$ s6 j3 p* h/ L
Understands and adheres to professional ethics related to social work.
; I; f% {+ `% f) Z Accesses comprehensive, up-to-date information about services and resources available
3 K' f. b3 m* s2 w' `within the city of Edmonton and New Canadian Health Network partners.
2 n0 j+ @; [1 F5 z# p2 [# f5 s Providing holistic information or advocacy services for immigrants and refugees served. 6 T8 K f7 F% x
Developing of social networks and community supports for newcomer families. : H9 s' S5 I+ p0 Y4 h4 m3 ]: f+ k
Provide intake, needs assessment, referral, case plans and action plans to support 5 x0 P4 R V4 w7 Z0 j
newcomers in settling and fully participating in community. $ E- A0 q5 m, b" W- R
Work in partnership with settlement workers or cultural brokers to provide supplemental
; q) k. r2 v: H! ?- Ucase plan support for clients who have complex needs.
9 g3 U9 H7 Q0 g6 V4 s1 \ Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers.
/ Z% @0 s( a6 {, l6 r% r" D Treat all clients with dignity and patience in order to listen deeply and give thoughtful . [* r6 G9 Q! q+ r4 G) n* X
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Qualification 1 y# H. I0 m- E5 ], w' M% S
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Relevant undergraduate degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of education and
- X( [3 T$ H/ f: l& z2 r$ sexperience in Social Work or related human service fields. # S$ G# u$ H: T4 ?! F0 J
Extensive knowledge of community resources, including in depth understanding of family . ^" o0 S! f8 p
support needs 3 m, r0 }' A( `- j6 Q* U) `
Experience/facility with MS Office computer applications % {% g6 v/ z0 v. C; q& S
Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages , E' S: s' N N8 O1 d* B7 t) ?
Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle with appropriate
$ a/ u* o+ [/ F7 Qinsurance coverage for work . Y8 C- f, k9 \6 e; A; R
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Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience working in a related field
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0 Z* C2 }/ `7 V8 U5 u/ gSpecial Requirements , @9 H( F# [" E/ |9 ~
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and strong commitment to providing quality services to 1 e( I, D; f, y& u& S- c( O1 L# T. {1 J- l) q
newcomers
' g$ _ h+ H0 L3 `' m2 [ Flexibility in terms of scheduling, including evenings and weekends at various locations
) R5 ]: j3 n: l; | Previous experience in working collaboratively with staff from partner organizations , J+ x2 m6 l5 Y" I( z! Y- y! c8 R
! Q5 J* N4 ~, G& Z qSkills ( P0 g& [' `, F" n% Q
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Strong English communications skills
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Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages.
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# G5 K8 M C1 E/ DPosting Date : June 09, 2010 Closing Date: 4:30 pm – June 25, 2010 ; d" C: m9 p9 X N0 M, B
Information about EMCN is available at www.emcn.ab.ca % |+ z6 W [* m3 K2 B
Please forward your resume to: # B1 \& r# U3 X7 u" {# G
Valerie Cudmore
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3 r4 k" o, L& Q6 T8 |8 }Edmonton Mennonite Centre of Newcomers: B/ f/ \% Q9 B
11713–82 Street 0 b9 Q8 l4 `2 n/ m" B* i
Edmonton, AB T6B 2V9 # ~* k+ Y& I3 e5 Y
Fax 780-424-7736 or $ h/ w& ? e& R4 C1 a2 G8 [
Email: vcudmore@emcn.ab.ca |
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