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.
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.
Please see the following CAREER OPPORTUNITIES at Sage Seniors Association:
SOCIAL SERVICE ASSISTANT (Canada Summer Jobs Position)
PROGRAM: SENIORS SAFE HOUSE SHELTER
The Social Services Assistant will work in collaboration with the Safe House team to provide trauma informed support for older adults experiencing elder abuse. This position provides information, referral, support and system navigation to older adults. This includes assisting clients with assessing and prioritizing their needs, liaising with families, community members and professionals, and assisting in carrying out case plans. Other responsibilities include responding to shelter intake calls, conducting risk assessments, organizing intake assessments, developing safety plans and accessing relevant support from community services.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE
The position is a temporary, full-time (35 hours/week) in person job opportunity. The base rate of pay is $20.32/hr, plus 6% vacation pay. This is a summer position from May – August 2024 for a maximum of 16 weeks.
For a complete job description, please CLICK HERE
Please submit your cover letter and resume by May 9 to:
Jade Allen
HR, Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
Email: hr@mysage.ca
ASSESSMENT SUPPORTS AND HOUSING ASSISTANT (Canada Summer Jobs Position)
PROGRAM: SOCIAL WORK OUTREACH
The Social Work student will provide this 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 Social Work Assistant will also provide assessment, information, referral, support and system navigation to older adults addressing basic needs as well as social and emotional needs as identified by the individual. The goal of this position is to assist older adults to age safely in place.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE
The position is a temporary, full-time (35 hours/week) in person job opportunity. The base rate of pay is $20.32/hr, plus 6% vacation pay. This is a summer position from May – August 2024 for a maximum of 16 weeks. Sage is offering great flexibility with a remote workday every Friday.
For a complete job description, please CLICK HERE
Please submit your cover letter and resume by May 9 to:
Jade Allen
HR, Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
Email: hr@mysage.ca
COMMUNITY ANIMATION ASSISTANT (Canada Summer Jobs Position)
PROGRAM: COMMUNITY ANIMATION
The Community Animation Program seeks to foster relational connections, facilitate senior-led community development and bolster social support networks for seniors who may be isolated new to Canada or low-resourced. The Community Animation Assistant will work in collaboration with the Community Animation team to support the delivery of programs.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE
The position is a temporary, full-time (35 hours/week) in person job opportunity. The base rate of pay is $20.32/hr, plus 6% vacation pay. This is a summer position from May – August 2024 for a maximum of 16 weeks.
For a complete job description, please CLICK HERE
Please submit your cover letter and resume by May 9 to:
Jade Allen
HR, Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
Email: hr@mysage.ca
SENIORS OUTREACH COORDINATOR (CASUAL POSITION)
PROGRAM: SENIORS SOCIAL WORK SERVICES
The Outreach Coordinator will address the social and emotional needs of older adults through assessment, support, and connecting to resources based on individualized case plans. This position will work collaboratively with other workers and organizations to provide services, as well as identifying gaps in services and advocating for the needs of clients. The goal of the program is to support the wellbeing of the senior and enhance their wellness in the long term. This program is delivered with commitment to equity, inclusion and honouring cultural and social diversities.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
This position is a casual position to fill vacancies on an as-needed basis. The location is in person at 15 Sir Winston Churchill Square in Edmonton. The starting pay range of this position is $23.32 - $28.82 per hour. Pay level considerations are based on assessment of the successful candidate’s education, skills, previous experience and other factors. This is a non-benefitted position but the compensation includes 6% vacation pay. Sage also provides full re-imbursement for annual Social Work Registration fees as well as annual liability insurance premiums.
For a complete job description, please visit our website: CLICK HERE
Please submit your cover letter and resume to:
Jade Allen
HR, Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
Email: hr@mysage.ca
SOCIAL PRESCRIBING MANAGER
SOCIAL PRESCRIBING PROGRAM
The successful candidate will be responsible for training and overseeing a team of employees who are working together to link seniors who have been referred into this program with resources and supports in the community. The Manager will be responsible for intake and triage of referrals and will help to resolve complex Social Work intervention cases. This position will be involved with developing and implementing program policies and procedures as well as collecting evaluation data and reporting. They will facilitate supporting the health and well-being of seniors by collaborating with other partners as this is a joint initiative with several other organizations.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE
This position is a permanent full-time career opportunity. The starting salary range is between $49,105 - $57,207 plus 100% Employer paid Health & Dental plan, 5% matched Pension plan and re-imbursed ACSW registration fees. 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: CLICK HERE Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
PROJECT SPECIALIST
RCHA PROJECT
The Project 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 by providing leadership and training to enable the use of the tools in front line work. The Project Specialist will also engage with other community organizations to implement and promote the benefits of the developed assessment tools, identify barriers to use and provide trouble-shooting assistance. This position also includes program development and data collection and evaluation.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
The position is a temporary, full-time opportunity ending November 30, 2024. The base rate of pay ranges from $26.24-$29.21/hr, plus 6% vacation pay. Salary considerations are based on assessment of the successful candidate’s education, skills, previous experience and other factors. Sage Seniors Association offers an outstanding work-life balance with a 35-hour work-week, paid sick time, and paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Sage also observes 13 statutory holidays in the calendar year. Sage is offering great flexibility with flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.
For a complete job description, please CLICK HERE
Please submit your cover letter and resume by April 8th to:
Jade Allen
HR, Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
Email: hr@mysage.ca
While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please, no phone calls.
