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Position Title: Social Worker (New Canadian Health Network) – SCIF ; W6 u( o8 n/ { X8 ^; Y
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Posting Category: Non Managerial Status: Permanent, Full Time
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Department: Mental Health Services Competition No. HR-2010-06 -03 . T) A1 I; K, L
6 p/ I$ h" {+ P! N, h+ D0 iEMCN provides a wide range of settlement, employment, language learning and supportive ; M& ]0 y1 W7 p2 {, e
and therapeutic counseling services to help immigrants and refugees settle, integrate and
. j& B0 [; k$ aadjust to life in Canada. We work with individuals, families and communities to promote full
' c; A# o( S/ }, u9 ~% M' B, k4 S. jparticipation in society, and to create opportunities for the experiences and skills of
& T' S+ y4 }! x3 Q* cnewcomers to strengthen and enrich their life in Canada.
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Primary purpose: The Social Worker works in partnership with settlement workers or
6 {3 z+ m/ K! u$ l& B4 R% jcommunity cultural brokers from New Canadian Health Network partner organizations to
: w/ d: ^! E/ j' `& S$ nprovide supplemental support to newcomers who have complex needs.
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- [2 q% F1 f3 [+ d+ K Nature of Work: The Social Worker will report to the manager of mental health services. 9 J* V" q P4 l& L4 F4 m
The position builds working relationships with New Canadian Health Network partners’ staff, # J4 _ Q$ v, s! K% T5 n L4 G
newcomers accessing these services and other institutions and service providers. The Social
# w$ M; K! q: P7 J m, K% |Worker will assist in case planning, conferencing and providing support and advocacy as - w- m/ P9 n0 K6 y' `
needed. As required, the Social Worker will assist in accessing community supports for ! O( w( w8 B. Y8 j$ `
newcomers and their families. The Social Worker provides holistic and flexible initial
0 E) U2 W: h( L+ \ H7 d( vassessment of life circumstances, needs, goals and aspirations and adheres to the client-
$ N9 D: S% `4 q+ Q" [centered delivery model. * u$ t7 ?: g8 O7 R
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Key Accountability - [) W& T) _. t1 f0 u$ Y
Understands and adheres to professional ethics related to social work. ! b+ V5 M/ V `. B) i7 Z
Accesses comprehensive, up-to-date information about services and resources available
' y' E: j' y" @! E1 f" @8 n' w0 Lwithin the city of Edmonton and New Canadian Health Network partners.
$ Y& `* [$ z) s& O$ B K& l Providing holistic information or advocacy services for immigrants and refugees served.
3 q0 O, E5 Y T3 k7 Z3 E, ^ Developing of social networks and community supports for newcomer families.
$ P7 ^- [$ p0 n# C+ U Provide intake, needs assessment, referral, case plans and action plans to support 6 F: N# C( A4 A, T% _
newcomers in settling and fully participating in community. - k7 m5 b0 S+ C; ~, c3 l
Work in partnership with settlement workers or cultural brokers to provide supplemental
" U& G. U* _, X) l o8 n$ F" Z8 Mcase plan support for clients who have complex needs. # o1 @- S) U" o/ w; w1 p, s
Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers.
7 l+ s) {) X/ Q! A+ d' b. I Treat all clients with dignity and patience in order to listen deeply and give thoughtful
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Qualification
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Relevant undergraduate degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of education and
- y7 ~# D' u4 w) J) b5 t- Wexperience in Social Work or related human service fields.
8 v) B7 R9 C1 M2 `0 K0 K Extensive knowledge of community resources, including in depth understanding of family
8 O2 J. a# t s+ M- B1 g" hsupport needs 3 I2 Z1 G; E3 w" A$ X, Z
Experience/facility with MS Office computer applications 6 M, g& z" Y$ X
Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages / M; m {0 K; t! z
Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle with appropriate
! d6 G4 l" q& N. P7 d& hinsurance coverage for work
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6 }7 E3 h% m, R0 o5 n9 r5 ^Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience working in a related field + L1 |7 K. T" ~% p
5 v' V" F; W" f% P2 rSpecial Requirements
( z) A* u& J' V% d5 a2 E$ G Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and strong commitment to providing quality services to
$ E) n3 h* l0 j- Mnewcomers . {: p/ l& a, f* ]1 G
Flexibility in terms of scheduling, including evenings and weekends at various locations
2 s/ _+ g5 K% U* } Previous experience in working collaboratively with staff from partner organizations . @1 O" w) @* I. H8 r# r% s t
9 M0 a/ A9 c/ z' b4 KSkills 9 U, K" O R0 {. l- u
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Strong English communications skills
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Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages.
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9 u$ @( e# u( Y! h: E; g+ kPosting Date : June 09, 2010 Closing Date: 4:30 pm – June 25, 2010 3 ^: r3 p7 b& p/ E4 h
Information about EMCN is available at www.emcn.ab.ca
1 u' i, T7 t: B2 [' ZPlease forward your resume to:
9 [$ [! \- i4 f( a- _Valerie Cudmore
* i1 m- N$ d& ~' G6 AManager, Mental Health Services
% _$ X3 ]2 p5 X: H0 _5 K. ^Edmonton Mennonite Centre of Newcomers:
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Fax 780-424-7736 or # g& a' ]9 k( v& ~$ e1 s
Email: vcudmore@emcn.ab.ca |
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