Social Work Specialist

At Sage Seniors Association, a powerful sense of mission influences everything we do. We want every Edmonton senior to live a full and healthy life, to do as much as they can, as well as they can, for as long as they can. To do this well, to strive to be the best we can be at it, we need great people who are eager to join that mission.

The Social Work Specialist will work closely with Northern Alberta Regional Centre for Healthy Aging, which promotes a holistic approach to healthy aging through knowledge sharing, research and community engagement. They will also oversee the implementation of frailty assessment tools through training staff at Sage and engaging with the community and other organizations to provide them with training opportunities. The position scope also includes addressing barriers to using the tools and providing leadership and training to enable the use of the tools in front line work.

Sage is committed to promoting a community where all seniors are valued and have the opportunity to live according to their beliefs, abilities, and aspirations. We employ an anti-racist and anti-oppressive approach across the organization, and work explicitly to combat ageism to support the holistic well-being of all seniors living in our community.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Social Worker with the ACSW is required
• Master’s Degree in Social Work is an asset
• Undergo Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector
• Vehicle required; valid Class 5 driver’s license and $2 million auto liability insurance
• Experience preparing and delivering presentations
• Community engagement and training
• Have a clear understanding of inclusive, anti-oppressive practice
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

This position is a permanent full-time career opportunity. The starting salary range is between $47,754 - $59,908 plus 100% Employer paid Health & Dental plan and 5% matched Pension plan. Salary considerations are based on assessment of the successful candidate’s education, skills, previous experience and other factors. Sage offers an outstanding work life balance with a 35-hour work week, 3 weeks of vacation to start plus the last week of December off with pay, and generous sick leave accruals. Sage also observes 13 statutory holidays in the calendar year. Sage is offering great flexibility with a hybrid working environment and the option of a compressed work week.

For a complete job description, please visit our website:  www.MySage.ca

Please submit your cover letter and resume to:

Jade Allen, Human Resources

Sage Seniors Association

15 Sir Winston Churchill Square

Edmonton AB T5J 2E5

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While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.