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Position Title: Social Worker (New Canadian Health Network) – SCIF
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Posting Category: Non Managerial Status: Permanent, Full Time
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+ U/ E+ E4 T9 ]; f4 E9 `" ]Department: Mental Health Services Competition No. HR-2010-06 -03
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EMCN provides a wide range of settlement, employment, language learning and supportive c& ?; N. ]% O9 m% m
and therapeutic counseling services to help immigrants and refugees settle, integrate and - p% y9 p2 v! @4 X0 X1 |, k
adjust to life in Canada. We work with individuals, families and communities to promote full : a! T& j# t0 }& M9 z0 I0 Z
participation in society, and to create opportunities for the experiences and skills of
, V4 ?( R! h: L( xnewcomers to strengthen and enrich their life in Canada. . c% G* {' I# m) t
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Primary purpose: The Social Worker works in partnership with settlement workers or
# W7 }0 u/ ~ B. n) ]# j# x0 wcommunity cultural brokers from New Canadian Health Network partner organizations to
7 E- C7 e4 c8 @provide supplemental support to newcomers who have complex needs. 7 W% ~2 B$ D0 R" g5 ^
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Nature of Work: The Social Worker will report to the manager of mental health services.
: p7 ~) n! P% L' |The position builds working relationships with New Canadian Health Network partners’ staff,
. [8 `( ]' D" Z; H/ ~newcomers accessing these services and other institutions and service providers. The Social ; R& ?7 r7 _3 U+ ^' X
Worker will assist in case planning, conferencing and providing support and advocacy as K. ~/ E% l' e5 C
needed. As required, the Social Worker will assist in accessing community supports for
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assessment of life circumstances, needs, goals and aspirations and adheres to the client-
- E5 s1 U" w. e! U# Scentered delivery model. % A4 ?9 a7 E' m; H# j0 I
$ U& U' a8 N: Z3 Q4 _8 l J Key Accountability
6 G2 Z) J5 y3 n4 T! J0 E( r Understands and adheres to professional ethics related to social work.
( S* W7 G& w! ]) A; x Accesses comprehensive, up-to-date information about services and resources available
+ F) F( o& b# awithin the city of Edmonton and New Canadian Health Network partners.
- o2 @$ r8 P/ U: \2 ~. g Providing holistic information or advocacy services for immigrants and refugees served. 9 Q; Y7 b L& a9 i
Developing of social networks and community supports for newcomer families.
7 \ U+ ?, p" Q& [# l. ^- d Provide intake, needs assessment, referral, case plans and action plans to support % V6 j8 Y# u2 R/ w0 I
newcomers in settling and fully participating in community.
/ N& b# o; l- y1 | Work in partnership with settlement workers or cultural brokers to provide supplemental
9 v6 Z7 a$ F$ }8 hcase plan support for clients who have complex needs.
- S( K- w: T3 U+ |) x6 t' x" B Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers. ^: C: u% q! B0 o
Treat all clients with dignity and patience in order to listen deeply and give thoughtful
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Qualification
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Relevant undergraduate degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of education and
% X# y$ {8 ]& o5 p; P! Cexperience in Social Work or related human service fields.
6 g* F7 ?+ `- \8 G' H; {' ? Extensive knowledge of community resources, including in depth understanding of family
9 b) N7 X# Y F$ t+ Rsupport needs
, K( S, z' {1 ?( G& m9 l# h Experience/facility with MS Office computer applications " k- e$ k2 k: d( g# M9 o, f9 J
Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages " y+ q3 z0 d V2 R3 v1 H( _
Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle with appropriate , L$ Z3 P; q/ [" P
insurance coverage for work " E+ P) D8 A3 { g. ]- N; ]5 F
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Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience working in a related field
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Special Requirements
" k2 L- @# v* o# r1 u$ p9 X7 ]: e Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and strong commitment to providing quality services to
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0 Z; L( Y L, i# y1 \6 J! f Flexibility in terms of scheduling, including evenings and weekends at various locations
! G. Y9 e% i5 i Previous experience in working collaboratively with staff from partner organizations * h; B$ p! v& \* n
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Strong English communications skills / {. Q2 k' d/ A5 T
Experience/facility with MS Office computer applications ) S6 Z [9 M, e1 t
Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages. 7 _, x% [# j1 R2 J5 b
4 `1 ?, c% P% vPosting Date : June 09, 2010 Closing Date: 4:30 pm – June 25, 2010
& s3 e S! e+ S# v% X3 `0 j6 [- oInformation about EMCN is available at www.emcn.ab.ca # Q6 i( \% Z( R2 O- ]
Please forward your resume to: % E f0 P5 M" n+ D1 b# l
Valerie Cudmore
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Edmonton Mennonite Centre of Newcomers: % M, @6 r, b, a' V; U7 c
11713–82 Street $ ` @, k" \9 ?& T; H0 `6 {1 n' O0 }
Edmonton, AB T6B 2V9 ' }" V9 ~9 Y- ` k
Fax 780-424-7736 or 2 i7 } K) _+ W
Email: vcudmore@emcn.ab.ca |
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