Social Worker at Mennonite Centre for Newcomers

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Social Worker   
Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers (EMCN)

Responsibilities
& e0 \" e7 e( e Complete comprehensive intake and needs assessment process and develop referral and case plans to support newcomers in fully settling and participating in the community  
* @. b) f5 y5 z  b9 {) ?0 z Continue to follow-up with newcomers, EMCN staff and other service providers to ensure newcomers’ needs are met     
 Provide holistic counselling to individuals and families, including hands-on support with accessing resources and resolving difficult issues
6 a$ a! T- n; Q& _9 T2 t0 [+ A Advocate on newcomers’ behalf to programs, institutions and service providers
 Research and maintain current information about programs and resources available in the community
9 o, r1 u/ k& I9 k& j, J- `2 v Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with staff of programs and services in the city and ensure EMCN clients access the most appropriate solutions to meet their needs
 Work as a team with EMCN staff to ensure holistic supports are provided to newcomers.
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( T& g+ g/ r; V! j- w, {" xQualifications
 Social work degree or diploma
7 z" u  A' q; Z! E# \1 b" f+ k* V Current RSW designation preferred   
; M% `( ?8 s( w$ I8 {% N3 d( R Demonstrated experience with holistic case management and supportive counselling
. R# J4 W* F; h) e/ F) n Knowledge of and experience in accessing a wide range of programs, services and supports available in the City  
 Ability to effectively listen, assess needs and guide people in a supportive manner
 Sensitivity to cross-cultural issues
 Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
 Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
' r7 d2 B; @1 r, T* X$ j Ability to perform variety of diverse tasks under time pressure.


4 z. q: E1 l; M. M/ dEMCN is a community agency that provides a wide range of services to immigrants and refugees. Further information is available at www.emcn.ab.ca.  Salary for the position begins at $34 879. A cost-shared benefits plan, including RRSP, is available.
Please submit letter of application and resume to Maria Jagiello at #101, 10010-107A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4H8 or 424-7736 (fax). The position will be open until a suitable candidate is found.
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/ _  m0 I$ [1 W. U9 ~& w" GWe thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.