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First Link Coordinator

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Job Order #: 5470951

NOC: 4152
Employer Name:
Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan
Wage/Salary Info:
$35,000 - $50,000 annually
Posted Date:
05-Oct-2015
Location:
SASKATOON
 
# of Positions:
1
Employment Terms:
Full Time
Education:
University Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
3-5 Years
Apply By:
15-Oct-2015
How to Apply?:
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Employer Name:
Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan
Employer Address:
 
301-2550 12TH AVE
REGINA,SK
CANADA
S4P3X1
Contact Name:
Connie Snider
Contact Phone:
306-949-4141
Contact Fax:
306-949-3069
Contact Email:
telliott@alzheimer.sk.ca
Employer Website:
www.alzheimer.ca/sk


Description

The Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan (ASOS) is a
volunteer-based, non-profit organization committed
to improving the lives of people affected by
Alzheimers disease and related dementias.  ASOS
is currently recruiting an ambitious and result-
oriented individual to work as a permanent full-
time First Link Coordinator for the Saskatoon
Health Region based in Saskatoon

In this exciting role, you will primarily support
people living with dementia and their family
caregivers. You will help build awareness with
physicians, specialists and other health care
providers about the First Link direct referral
program and how they can connect people with
dementia and their families to the programs and
services of the Alzheimer Society. You will also
provide information, support and referral to
Society and community programs and services
throughout the progression of the disease. A full
job description is available upon request.

Ideally, you will have the following key
attributes and qualifications:
Bachelor of Social Work or related degree
Three to five years experience with Alzheimers
disease and other dementias or a related area
Comprehensive knowledge of Alzheimers disease
and related dementias, the diseases impact on
the person, the family and others. You will also
have knowledge about available community
resources.
Well developed public speaking and communication
skills
Strong organizational and relationship-building
skills
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with
volunteers and staff
Professional and organized work ethic
Self-starter with the ability to work
independently
Outgoing personality
Creative problem solver
Ability to travel primarily within Saskatoon
Health Region with valid drivers license.

The Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan provides extended health benefits through 3SHealth and participates in SHEPP (Saskatchewan HealthCare Employees Pension Plan).

 

Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills
 - Document use
 - Writing
 - Oral communication
 - Working with others
 - Decision making
 - Critical thinking
 - Job task planning and organizing
 - Computer use
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
 - Membership in a provincial association of social workers
Additional Skills
 - Use computer applications
 - Supervise other social workers, paid para-professional staff, student trainees and volunteers
 - Perform administrative tasks
Specific Skills
 - Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
 - Provide public education and consultation regarding counselling services, issues and methods
 - Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems
 - Interview clients to assess their situation and determine the types of services required and eligibility
 - Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
Work Setting
 - Community service organization
Client Population
 - Adult
 - Male
 - Female
 - Elderly
Area of Social Work Specialization
 - Health
 - Community development
 - Education and training

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