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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
1 y* b9 f. n2 T% P' s7 [: g! F0 wLearn about our community work, visit us online at: http://www.mysage.ca
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) f5 B# G% O! g0 P% ~Position: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator : L* p" F1 h4 G/ L
Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. ' ]- t* N" Y( J! o7 ~, B
/ n5 ~7 P; R R" D, D: QThe 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. ' W6 r' C6 j* ] E+ Z- F7 L
4 Z" p; R! A& g: T+ @# MThis 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.
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" g, K# T+ J% ~4 ^ OAs 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.- o, N. s& w" N/ ^3 X" F& y6 A I
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The 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients. ~+ v5 p: F) Z& O+ W4 Y
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He/she has experience in community-based case management/assessment, is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of older people, is knowledgeable of community resources & services related to older people, is self-motivated/able to work as part of a team, has excellent communication & problem solving skills, has familiarity/experience with issues related to senior volunteers and is computer literate especially with MS Word & Excel.
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APPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175 8 O5 M$ p+ _% R0 n# B s6 u6 N
By mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5
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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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