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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
/ I0 F8 Z5 \ ?7 X- cLearn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca/ U4 o& c9 D/ Z4 o& d) Q
* D( v) D$ G# o% ^/ jPosition: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator / L. E/ O- R' n, z' Z" f
Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. $ A$ o6 `: ^4 X; y: _3 f( D- r, p
. B0 M, U( P1 e" gThe 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. 1 d6 ]6 U: w3 P/ _; J8 k
' x, m" j& w9 _( R' nThis 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.; K1 {4 _% ^+ B' v8 k# y" @0 `3 ^
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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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6 @, k0 e; \6 I) }; UThe 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.
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' f; o- j m) [$ P$ R3 B+ gHe/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.- S# ^. ]3 z, [' U
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 2 o9 [" {1 E8 @
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5/ O8 X) {, j$ |9 B& W# e6 s
8 S8 ]* p# a8 C: h4 EPS. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. |
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