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Social Worker
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 Complete comprehensive intake and needs assessment process and develop referral and case plans to support newcomers in fully settling and participating in the community
; W1 j/ E( f2 S" Y; B3 k Continue to follow-up with newcomers, EMCN staff and other service providers to ensure newcomers’ needs are met & A2 r! a6 P* {- v2 C1 x
 Provide holistic counselling to individuals and families, including hands-on support with accessing resources and resolving difficult issues& x6 h' D, s8 K" I7 m* r7 b
 Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers$ n+ r" J1 y; g9 _. d
 Research and maintain current information about programs and resources available in the community3 h4 e* u* L! }' H6 Y
 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+ l/ ]6 ]( Z. T) _8 X$ V
 Work as a team with EMCN staff to ensure holistic supports are provided to newcomers.
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3 E1 P% E$ G3 S8 J8 lQualifications
% B" J6 |7 Z" E: ^' A- ] Social work degree or diploma
" I# L" j( k4 D Current RSW designation preferred % ~# Y5 w4 Z. f9 E4 M
 Demonstrated experience with holistic case management and supportive counselling9 H- e1 @4 ?, s2 ^9 E" X
 Knowledge of and experience in accessing a wide range of programs, services and supports available in the City
8 D2 ?/ Q* ]6 e% h8 _3 O4 K8 P: z# r Ability to effectively listen, assess needs and guide people in a supportive manner1 k( V! ]: z& a. v9 X
 Sensitivity to cross-cultural issues # |1 x0 o* I, P3 o) d/ E8 h
 Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
" F0 s/ U% g0 s+ }7 _! c9 y Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite5 Q, o6 H- g& r2 ^0 m3 ?
 Ability to perform variety of diverse tasks under time pressure.* [( X% A z, U
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) g3 C8 F( g8 x$ L# B3 U) q" D* zEMCN 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 $34 879. A cost-shared benefits plan, including RRSP, is available.! s- l) D5 }4 D4 M
Please submit letter of application and resume to Maria Jagiello at #101, 10010-107A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4H8 or 424-7736 (fax). The position will be open until a suitable candidate is found.: @2 {4 r' L- Q. o$ B9 i! d' Y( ?5 f
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We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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