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Position Title: Social Worker (New Canadian Health Network) – SCIF
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1 D# a" d' }+ ~! ?Posting Category: Non Managerial Status: Permanent, Full Time
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9 l7 @9 k* w& \8 v" ]3 J* k/ oDepartment: Mental Health Services Competition No. HR-2010-06 -03
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7 s6 \9 p, l( P0 b1 o8 |EMCN provides a wide range of settlement, employment, language learning and supportive 6 M6 ?/ M! g- }1 A
and therapeutic counseling services to help immigrants and refugees settle, integrate and
* u/ {( M& v% K( h/ [/ Z& {8 cadjust to life in Canada. We work with individuals, families and communities to promote full 1 u$ |9 r( H; j/ e3 E# U
participation in society, and to create opportunities for the experiences and skills of
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Primary purpose: The Social Worker works in partnership with settlement workers or
+ U& K( f( f0 N0 _5 ]community cultural brokers from New Canadian Health Network partner organizations to
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Nature of Work: The Social Worker will report to the manager of mental health services. % {2 v& }) l! _( R7 ?; C, i
The position builds working relationships with New Canadian Health Network partners’ staff,
) w0 @, Q6 h2 Q+ knewcomers accessing these services and other institutions and service providers. The Social 2 K3 p8 z+ [2 e5 j+ z
Worker will assist in case planning, conferencing and providing support and advocacy as 6 ?( q& w$ e2 e( {$ Q
needed. As required, the Social Worker will assist in accessing community supports for
; ?/ r1 S" F! O+ znewcomers and their families. The Social Worker provides holistic and flexible initial
5 ]0 ]& h: t0 G4 \5 Lassessment of life circumstances, needs, goals and aspirations and adheres to the client-& S; S, c, W/ D4 ^' h: {3 p2 x
centered delivery model. & [ G+ p+ A7 x1 `- A% D8 p1 Q
4 O# {7 h3 P7 Z7 T& r/ \% ?" [ Key Accountability $ R+ M7 j6 v( D* B7 ?7 z( f
Understands and adheres to professional ethics related to social work.
, c, F5 T3 c3 Z Accesses comprehensive, up-to-date information about services and resources available
+ S9 j" R0 N* c3 Q" |* Pwithin the city of Edmonton and New Canadian Health Network partners.
! I8 N) u. d! ]: q6 g. J7 {% h9 g# o( y. v Providing holistic information or advocacy services for immigrants and refugees served. 4 H0 z7 u8 h- M6 h
Developing of social networks and community supports for newcomer families.
/ K& E* s Z B" v6 P Provide intake, needs assessment, referral, case plans and action plans to support
5 ^ g( h& l% k lnewcomers in settling and fully participating in community.
( ]) |. d8 w9 Z9 x7 |+ m0 l; Y! A5 Q Work in partnership with settlement workers or cultural brokers to provide supplemental
4 h' l; i5 y( `3 Q- C7 _1 n2 \case plan support for clients who have complex needs.
& T( E: ]& N# ?; Y) H Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers.
; e+ }) W( W# g. x8 |% q- ~ Treat all clients with dignity and patience in order to listen deeply and give thoughtful
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Qualification ' p! g) G) g; M: f1 P2 T
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Relevant undergraduate degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of education and 5 N; `. C% a5 U. }& Z4 {
experience in Social Work or related human service fields. ; e8 t* d# p" W2 z1 E W. w, [# v
Extensive knowledge of community resources, including in depth understanding of family
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Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages 6 W, s$ m+ L9 j& {1 o/ ]
Possess a valid class 5 driver’s license and own a reliable vehicle with appropriate
" U6 G5 M6 B$ n" \ }insurance coverage for work
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Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience working in a related field 9 J' Z* ~+ O6 ~6 J
3 w" L0 z& I9 m3 ?8 kSpecial Requirements
) J# U; A! b0 j. v) f4 z1 ? Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and strong commitment to providing quality services to
O' t$ b" _7 E/ W. [1 ~- E. Rnewcomers
( V. G! }: v% ^! r `- t1 }" T Flexibility in terms of scheduling, including evenings and weekends at various locations ' t, S, t" e% T$ C2 [
Previous experience in working collaboratively with staff from partner organizations 6 r$ U) c$ R: b, Z9 @' t
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Skills 9 ] {* s0 D' I2 m) W, U
: K4 u5 R) r. M8 m Strong English communications skills
9 A6 m0 F/ a. K0 Z3 d- T* G0 eExperience/facility with MS Office computer applications f; L! ^4 }' @1 X: c( L# S
Proficiency in both official languages is an asset, as is fluency in other languages.
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Posting Date : June 09, 2010 Closing Date: 4:30 pm – June 25, 2010
3 k" M- Z) e& Q. N, tInformation about EMCN is available at www.emcn.ab.ca , n/ V8 g* i7 V6 c2 s" o" }
Please forward your resume to:
& r5 S, H: ^( R; X+ U) V0 IValerie Cudmore
2 r6 y8 z9 A" q* m, M5 P0 s, `6 FManager, Mental Health Services 3 S' b7 Y \. u4 s! P: Q2 Q9 i* Y
Edmonton Mennonite Centre of Newcomers:
8 N) g( h4 h) A$ b! x7 r! [& D11713–82 Street 1 x; C( K* B* H/ M
Edmonton, AB T6B 2V9
: H* S. t9 d1 V7 j1 IFax 780-424-7736 or + V3 H% i8 H J! x6 e2 V
Email: vcudmore@emcn.ab.ca |
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