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Social Worker , `; v5 }$ t: Z" V9 M! t
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN)2 Y) j; t7 E# u( D) ]1 n4 V
; x. k, b' I: F- UResponsibilities
# f9 _. j# b3 D2 y3 d, j Complete comprehensive intake and needs assessment process and develop referral and case plans to support newcomers in fully settling and participating in the community ; e+ ^, Q# G4 ]4 p" n* Z1 F' }' \
 Continue to follow-up with newcomers, EMCN staff and other service providers to ensure newcomers’ needs are met
8 u" n7 D* B1 K0 ~* ?# M& X$ e3 T' t5 ~ Provide holistic counselling to individuals and families, including hands-on support with accessing resources and resolving difficult issues
- E* z. g& y$ p/ \6 H! Y/ ~! a Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers% L% l9 c) l. ^/ T! Y7 ]& g
 Research and maintain current information about programs and resources available in the community- W: k5 G8 D6 G/ d( X' r5 y0 }1 U+ N
 Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with staff of programs and services in the city and ensure EMCN clients access the most appropriate solutions to meet their needs/ G/ ~( N5 t8 }0 p' ^$ g
 Work as a team with EMCN staff to ensure holistic supports are provided to newcomers.
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Qualifications
( U2 }& h$ i* e( W$ k) S, h Social work degree or diploma. X2 T. X6 I1 q C C, u
 Current RSW designation preferred , K- [0 a$ }' r/ A/ j
 Demonstrated experience with holistic case management and supportive counselling5 V, ^9 [# } P. C, T7 `- P4 T
 Knowledge of and experience in accessing a wide range of programs, services and supports available in the City
8 m9 I2 {* Q6 i; j' F3 {& d Ability to effectively listen, assess needs and guide people in a supportive manner1 @- F9 d' }; b' I, @
 Sensitivity to cross-cultural issues
6 L& b+ U0 z4 ?) K8 z Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
1 @( k/ t7 d7 S T1 `- Z( p4 E0 W Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
, B5 F3 L C& ? Ability to perform variety of diverse tasks under time pressure.5 E" @& @7 U8 q
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EMCN is a community agency that provides a wide range of services to immigrants and refugees. Further information is available at www.emcn.ab.ca. Salary for the position begins at $34 879. A cost-shared benefits plan, including RRSP, is available.
( m8 e% p) Y) v& v8 f1 ?9 Z' t# nPlease submit letter of application and resume to Maria Jagiello at #101, 10010-107A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4H8 or 424-7736 (fax). The position will be open until a suitable candidate is found.
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& U" u. _3 h, e* T t4 KWe thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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