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Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN)
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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 k, T+ H* I: d! q! E8 r
 Continue to follow-up with newcomers, EMCN staff and other service providers to ensure newcomers’ needs are met
) R; r* R! r/ [! n8 e2 G: H# f Provide holistic counselling to individuals and families, including hands-on support with accessing resources and resolving difficult issues/ B& o5 p# S2 J8 j3 B( N
 Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers
! ], p8 h3 Y T, `4 z$ ~ z Research and maintain current information about programs and resources available in the community
4 q' G. O5 V4 h6 N1 u+ x 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
' |1 ]3 k3 U+ ~ a8 r Work as a team with EMCN staff to ensure holistic supports are provided to newcomers.9 T, v+ I" [5 L0 B# z
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Qualifications
7 a% ^ n% F8 |, B6 r! Z! F% B Social work degree or diploma
$ C6 Z) T8 z; T Current RSW designation preferred # {$ v' n* Y, x3 W
 Demonstrated experience with holistic case management and supportive counselling& a# Q9 z' M: F
 Knowledge of and experience in accessing a wide range of programs, services and supports available in the City
& I) {! l( Q% m, @0 ~4 h& \8 o Ability to effectively listen, assess needs and guide people in a supportive manner
+ y$ B7 y6 m* t Sensitivity to cross-cultural issues
; ?) U) p6 J3 s$ [9 o7 q! D* y Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
; l2 A/ V6 d; `# P! w5 p3 n Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite& e" f5 t# N2 m# d# v5 b
 Ability to perform variety of diverse tasks under time pressure. A! Q3 H4 F. [) U0 f+ C0 e
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- r+ G i8 n0 b* _0 b( oEMCN 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 $34 879. A cost-shared benefits plan, including RRSP, is available." n) I/ R+ `8 x% d$ V6 i8 y
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.
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We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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