Community Assistant

3 months ago


Edmonton, Canada Sage Full time

**Link Worker**

**Social Prescribing Program**

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 Link Worker will work with Individuals referred by medical professionals to the Social Prescribing to provide support through connecting older adults to daily living and social support in the community**. This could include assistance in accessing food resources, transportation, physical activities, volunteer opportunities or assistance in filling out forms. The Link worker will provide direct support by providing information or attending appointments with the client. **The goal of this position is to assist older adults to age safely in place**.

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.

**QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**
- Knowledge of issues impacting older adults and the community resources available
- Proficient problem-solving skills and the ability to make informed decisions
- Computer literacy including Microsoft Office
- Proficient oral and written communication skills and organizational skills
- Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector is required
- Vehicle required; valid class 5 driver’s license and $2 million auto liability insurance
- **Experience working with older adults and volunteers**:

- **Experience working with diverse cultures**

Pay: From $22.32 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Application question(s):

- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
- Do you have a vehicle?
- Do you live within an hour of downtown Edmonton?
- Are you able to comfortably commute to downtown Edmonton?
- Are you willing to submit a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector search?

**Experience**:

- working with older adults: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person



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