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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton" j0 M7 |( H1 R+ h! J+ q' Q9 q
Learn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca# _1 {/ [- @1 ^* q b9 u: o
0 z% m; i4 o2 w1 VPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator % e z Y5 T( t
Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. % q; X5 i0 e8 @( K
. {' N4 f) w( g/ r8 ^1 T3 }% iThe 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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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.& Z4 J; y9 j( ^3 P9 q0 O6 G
4 r/ Y4 G/ W7 L4 ?9 x6 LAs 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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& H5 [" F4 H. S2 _! FThe 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.# x! B% _4 y6 T, v k3 y" u
( L" R: ]3 f0 ]1 p' T$ `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.) T S& N% U& O- ^ w
* ], E! r. z# P) I' Z. LAPPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175
1 Z1 k& r, Q. {( i. o" eBy mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5) C; f/ i; r* H' h# I4 D9 G
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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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