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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
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& ~% m/ a& @2 p! R3 a) HPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator
1 Z; Y* D4 R1 M1 u6 @+ RTerms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10.
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* B9 Q& G$ R: p7 N8 }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. 3 a9 J* w4 H; V- S2 m2 I3 P
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This 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.( u! v: v8 X3 q
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As 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.
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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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients. q" C4 o7 {6 ]" U! [1 R
# t( F4 }+ P2 AHe/she has experience in community-based case management/assessment, is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of older people, is knowledgeable of community resources & services related to older people, is self-motivated/able to work as part of a team, has excellent communication & problem solving skills, has familiarity/experience with issues related to senior volunteers and is computer literate especially with MS Word & Excel.
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& V# I9 ` M q: X/ JAPPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175
2 `+ K$ }5 o9 m5 Y2 d! X$ ABy mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5
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; r! h0 t& s0 ^7 dPS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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