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Position Title: Social Worker (New Canadian Health Network) – SCIF $ C8 v& Y0 k; y* C. y$ n
X$ Y, E2 W3 @* r8 p& D" UPosting Category: Non Managerial Status: Permanent, Full Time
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Department: Mental Health Services Competition No. HR-2010-06 -03 0 Z: W/ W1 h; [, f) P' t5 ^
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EMCN provides a wide range of settlement, employment, language learning and supportive . L8 D) \1 @) O+ W' b0 V
and therapeutic counseling services to help immigrants and refugees settle, integrate and
, w$ O9 P3 k( B% J7 Radjust to life in Canada. We work with individuals, families and communities to promote full & E& ^! C" b' a U! ^
participation in society, and to create opportunities for the experiences and skills of 4 v6 Q5 Y* ~% e5 \4 z! z5 d
newcomers to strengthen and enrich their life in Canada.
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g w7 V1 _7 w2 P' V. x, N) _ Primary purpose: The Social Worker works in partnership with settlement workers or
0 U' j$ K( L. R+ |: Wcommunity cultural brokers from New Canadian Health Network partner organizations to 4 W9 o' k9 y8 c1 b7 P& f
provide supplemental support to newcomers who have complex needs.
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8 _! o: V# |6 O; ?( S Nature of Work: The Social Worker will report to the manager of mental health services.
2 [( r" Z( }' }The position builds working relationships with New Canadian Health Network partners’ staff, 4 K+ t7 w3 S) O8 w4 X2 e8 }* p
newcomers accessing these services and other institutions and service providers. The Social , A7 M+ x1 A1 j2 S+ @/ ]
Worker will assist in case planning, conferencing and providing support and advocacy as
( w# ~: T% d1 S: \" {0 @1 mneeded. As required, the Social Worker will assist in accessing community supports for . v% Y5 S+ O9 O1 g, u/ ?
newcomers and their families. The Social Worker provides holistic and flexible initial . _; ^' ?8 I* d8 r
assessment of life circumstances, needs, goals and aspirations and adheres to the client-- h; ?5 A: U* B/ [8 [
centered delivery model. & {7 y4 O3 d0 y$ `' ^3 D
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Key Accountability 9 v. B7 S& \8 o
Understands and adheres to professional ethics related to social work.
; \# H* y9 _$ }! K Accesses comprehensive, up-to-date information about services and resources available $ h" z7 T7 D7 ?# U2 M
within the city of Edmonton and New Canadian Health Network partners.
5 A T( d5 V2 j6 `; M1 v Providing holistic information or advocacy services for immigrants and refugees served. & @4 v' s: Q1 N; i0 C8 V: F/ D7 P
Developing of social networks and community supports for newcomer families. 0 |% b1 j% z9 d( x: s
Provide intake, needs assessment, referral, case plans and action plans to support " ?, Y& Y6 ?& y& N' X( H& s8 Q
newcomers in settling and fully participating in community. 5 _6 g1 w* U7 d/ Q8 i3 O( X7 P( G( S* y
Work in partnership with settlement workers or cultural brokers to provide supplemental
3 z4 C) k6 o9 x5 ?5 X2 b5 w; ^' R% Hcase plan support for clients who have complex needs.
7 A7 e6 ^3 h: G+ V2 N7 h Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers. . y+ Y- L6 i$ E( _ [$ d5 T; b1 b
Treat all clients with dignity and patience in order to listen deeply and give thoughtful 0 O$ m: ]; h# E. q
service.
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Qualification 3 i4 p: S% ]$ l0 N3 j
% P! F8 b$ i6 e2 R: U' @( M E8 b Relevant undergraduate degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of education and 6 x; M# m y( k: b) B
experience in Social Work or related human service fields.
1 @( a, f6 R& M, P' X/ v Extensive knowledge of community resources, including in depth understanding of family
8 i K" p1 Y5 Hsupport needs 3 ?7 F' ]2 J7 T5 g
Experience/facility with MS Office computer applications
$ s. v4 t2 T- G4 V& V3 r E+ f# u Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages 7 @, }- i% Q* F0 T5 K B
Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle with appropriate
6 J, V) O" F c5 l# |3 Minsurance coverage for work
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% e% ~6 {5 @2 _Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience working in a related field
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Special Requirements
8 H% P0 }" s+ I+ f Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and strong commitment to providing quality services to
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Flexibility in terms of scheduling, including evenings and weekends at various locations R4 ?( T" l% a
Previous experience in working collaboratively with staff from partner organizations
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Skills
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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. + J/ J8 s; u, _; Q! B9 M
$ ^. C [' D! T2 ^' w8 U3 x0 ^Posting Date : June 09, 2010 Closing Date: 4:30 pm – June 25, 2010
# `6 W, N s: L7 o1 C" \8 EInformation about EMCN is available at www.emcn.ab.ca
% Z" s6 w# E( A, wPlease forward your resume to:
) O' i( o. P3 Q% ~! Q3 ~Valerie Cudmore 0 }7 N% b, S# x1 B& ]. Q
Manager, Mental Health Services
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11713–82 Street ' w( Z( v) ]& n8 x0 B f/ E$ u, W0 C
Edmonton, AB T6B 2V9 1 |0 H$ u5 }7 n6 ~7 R6 M
Fax 780-424-7736 or
1 l9 \* [( T, P* a) ^Email: vcudmore@emcn.ab.ca |
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