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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton' R/ a* B2 T3 X" Y: M5 w2 \( R' z
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca. Z/ N1 x1 M0 k
5 T6 y% Z% V. g$ Z1 d8 ePosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator : S+ b6 f. ~9 k! R
Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10.
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9 W4 ^3 y9 V8 t3 B! E/ Q9 mThe 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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4 I& U, p8 O* O" b0 y9 E3 s- |6 f% 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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5 T% p' Q( }7 c& ^% y6 b! m5 jAs 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." o& @0 r! K' \+ j3 U- k
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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.9 \" |6 {8 |/ ^+ f9 r. `" Y# B) c
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He/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." Y |: k1 O% m) T9 p5 i
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 % `& V6 e) ?' Q8 i7 w
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5+ c4 j, m v6 l2 F
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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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