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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
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8 }+ i2 w3 ^: [ Q' u/ xPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
+ s) l( x# m! l2 e! ZTerms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. - e. o9 Z8 H% p, k3 ]
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The 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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/ b: a$ L) e3 E4 U4 vThis 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.
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' T8 @1 r9 W0 E1 D' p, }) ZAs 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.$ B" ]$ x) j( n$ t2 x# z3 R
: Q" E, {! R* B) J9 mThe 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.8 B7 ^! [* C5 x2 `4 g4 _) b" I2 @. v
) I$ U, f5 H3 H- ^* f1 C: yHe/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., j/ Q8 [* H( w( W) Z7 o- q+ T# {
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175
0 D7 C6 g$ [$ u( C0 r1 Y9 jBy mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5# s2 T0 u3 O" O7 M% a
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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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