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Employment Opportunity / SAGE - Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton
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Position: Social Work Services Assessment Coordinator # N; G2 U- ^% \, f& ]
Terms: Full time, permanent / Closing Date: 05.28.10. ! {, F6 }2 p+ P
- r7 ~" v6 W9 eThe 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.
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This 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.8 s& q0 G. ^4 v+ Z: V+ c
$ E2 Z: D) ~# l3 vAs 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.) X; n! c& O+ n4 i: S) U
' O2 D' l& T4 J, h0 g. TThe 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 $1 million auto liability insurance with a rider that permits transportation of clients.
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He/she has experience in community-based case management/assessment, is able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of older people, is knowledgeable of community resources & services related to older people, is self-motivated/able to work as part of a team, has excellent communication & problem solving skills, has familiarity/experience with issues related to senior volunteers and is computer literate especially with MS Word & Excel.# H+ {8 G9 e7 W7 J- z
4 F6 C) E3 S: y b* \3 hAPPLY in confidence – By email: jnoonan@mysage.ca / By Fax: 780.426.5175
3 W$ X% R3 Z# U$ }5 {: W" x5 B" H( HBy mail: Director of Operations, 15 Sir Winston Churchill SQ., Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5) `; ]# n/ C: D$ {+ E
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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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