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Employment Opportunity / The City of Edmonton( W$ {* y* S9 I4 _2 S4 a
Details & to apply online: www.edmonton.ca/careers
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Position: Social Worker, A.S.T.C. Job # 2415 / Terms: Permanent Full-time 33.75 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Hours of work may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program / Salary Range: 21M, Salary Grade: 025, $30.046 - $37.723 (Hourly), $2,028.11 - $2,546.30 (Bi-Weekly), $52,933.54 - $66,458.50 (Annually) / Closing Date: 12.10.08.
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NOTE: The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
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/ q I' Z) e8 g3 l; [, D. M' i# tDescription: The Neighbourhood & Community Development Branch is seeking a Social Worker for the Assessment & Short-term Counseling Team (A.S.T.C.). The A.S.T.C. Team is made up of 14 Social Workers & is centrally located at Circle SQ. The team responds to a variety of issues including relationships, worries over children/teens, domestic violence, financial stresses & housing concerns. 8 z4 F$ |8 B2 a! c! `( c8 _; n
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Key Tasks - The successful candidate will report to the Director of Targeted Community Services and will: respond to citizen calls at a centralized phone in service; provide in person assessment/counseling to help clients identify strengths, family supports, and available community resources; take a holistic, creative approach to arriving at solutions.
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In addition: collaborate with team members to develop/implement models of best practice in Social Work; facilitate drop-in/registered attendance groups for women and/or men who have experienced domestic violence to help them toward developing healthy relationships, personal dev., and making positive life changes; participate in the City's disaster social services response team; other related duties.) e5 }6 R& F: @# |
) T5 T7 A8 N$ b8 L7 N9 HJob Requirements: a Bachelor's degree in Social Work. A Master's Degree in Social Work is preferred; a minimum of (3) years professional experience in the provision of social services involving individual/group programs, family counseling & organizational and/or community work.
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! w7 i+ R: d1 ]( j, D* `In addition: RSW designation; demonstrated skills/creativity in the above functions, including strong skills in teamwork, assessment & short term counseling, community/organizational networking, group work/project initiation; sound knowledge of family violence; develop & sustain positive professional relationships with clients, colleagues, management/community agencies; maintain accurate records and professional case notes.8 P! {- S# L9 {( v8 x
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PLUS: excellent communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills; sound knowledge/experience in assessment, the use of short-term intervention approaches & preventative services; ability to listen non-judgmentally and comprehend with empathy/understanding; ability to think creatively and be flexible; experience in providing services to men affected by family violence is an asset. |
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