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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton; G% I8 }5 h9 P- }6 t7 p
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca
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' a4 Z; ?0 K' W) ~; hPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
/ y+ n |, \2 m2 XTerms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. 9 z0 M2 X6 m3 b/ l1 w
& }" E6 r. W! j6 H4 L3 gThe 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.7 S' c3 C% y i% t( h& W" H
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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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4 D0 K2 }3 u8 p; x" o6 X& y7 S3 ~The 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.
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4 W/ F0 ~; n/ A: z9 KHe/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.
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 0 C* u; g" g: b% Z, m7 P
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E51 N9 J! B8 R" I i/ R. m
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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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