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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 / N) r \; I/ S' i0 l& r7 R! n, N
 Continue to follow-up with newcomers, EMCN staff and other service providers to ensure newcomers’ needs are met
6 l8 G" Q" ^& k3 |3 {) ^% l: \ Provide holistic counselling to individuals and families, including hands-on support with accessing resources and resolving difficult issues7 I: S" v) n! @5 D1 o, f* y7 @
 Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers C3 K" p& `4 i- G" \
 Research and maintain current information about programs and resources available in the community# W: f; Z7 R) h# [" X+ T
 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
: S# e' ]9 s# B" o) } Work as a team with EMCN staff to ensure holistic supports are provided to newcomers." \" B* D- @4 Q7 Y1 @$ g! E* r- v' x
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Qualifications
% w* y( @5 }0 [ Social work degree or diploma6 N8 s' I5 y* E6 [$ P* o3 Y; k
 Current RSW designation preferred / `2 f* r, E: c: R# ^% v0 V- q) h& d
 Demonstrated experience with holistic case management and supportive counselling
0 \! Q" o( c2 E) ]/ X) l* s. a Knowledge of and experience in accessing a wide range of programs, services and supports available in the City 5 o" ?: c2 i& e% c5 X, t
 Ability to effectively listen, assess needs and guide people in a supportive manner! z* F1 |5 R* S, }
 Sensitivity to cross-cultural issues
! H- X% p! o, Y# P4 [ Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills$ d0 V- ^: {; k- a, @
 Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite3 S/ r7 I- F; g6 y
 Ability to perform variety of diverse tasks under time pressure.
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( _/ |& m, x% g* _# UEMCN 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.& {. h' [0 R# L7 ^' o# Z
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.( Y ?& ]/ R+ T! p
' P6 R! T! f- O, {; ^. \We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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