Geriatric Community Support Worker

6 months ago


Edmonton, Canada Operation Friendship Seniors Society Full time

**Operation Friendship Seniors Society offers services without judgment to improve the quality of life for seniors in need over 55 years of age.**

**What you will be doing**:

- Be familiar with and supportive of the mission statement and values of Operation Friendship Seniors Society.
- Follow all policies and procedures as defined by Operation Friendship Seniors Society.
- Provide information, referral, and advocacy services.
- Respond to referrals and conduct a follow-up to ensure appropriate services are in place.
- Assess what services are required for seniors.
- Reach out to the community to find seniors in need.
- Maintain a caseload of seniors needing ongoing support and assistance.
- Maintain client files as per established guidelines.
- Adhere to the Social Work Code of Ethics.
- Chair monthly tenant meetings in all Operation Friendship Seniors Society buildings.
- Participate in the development and evaluation of the Geriatric Community Support program.
- Participate in inter agency initiatives.
- Attend all Agency staff/team meetings and other meetings as required.
- Other duties as assigned by the Client Services Manager.

**What you will bring to the role**:

- Social Work Post Secondary Diploma/Degree required.
- Have a current registration with the provincial college of Social Workers or be in the process of attaining such registration.
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
- Experience working with seniors or advocating issues for seniors preferred. Supervisor and/or leadership development.

**Special Skills requirements**:

- Strong communication abilities (verbal and written).
- Computer literate with demonstrated ability to adapt to new systems and processes.
- Superior planning and organizing skills.
- A diplomatic negotiator and facilitator.
- Proven ability to provide problem solving solutions and effectively deal with conflict.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with positive people focus.
- Ability to work independently as well as team member.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.

**Physical requirements**:

- Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds.
- Bending, kneeling, reaching and twisting are frequently required movements.
- Ability to perform repetitive motion tasks with upper and lower body extremities.

**Background check process & requirements**:

- As part of the selection process, Operation Friendship will conduct reference checks with your most recent employers.
- Police information check
- vulnerable sector (within the last 6 months)
- Registration with a professional body (ACSW)
- Professional liability insurance.

**Job type: Full time**.

**Compensations**:

- $51,451 - $57,949 annually
- 35 hours work per week.
- Group benefit plan
- 3 to 6 weeks’ vacation
- Mileage compensation

**Closing date**:until filled.

**Schedule**:
**Monday to Friday (8:00 am to 4:00 pm)**

**Work location: 10310 93 St (Travel between various OF sites is required) mileage paid.**

**PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINE IS REQUIERED.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $28.27 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- social services: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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