Job Responsibility:

Director of Community Supports

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, and to strive to be the best we can be at it, we need great people who are eager to join that mission.

The Director of Community Supports will be responsible for overseeing the development and operations of Sage's Social Work and Outreach programs. The Director will ensure service delivery requirements are met and will be responsible for hiring, training and supervising staff. The Director will also be responsible for assigning resources through an approved budget, developing programs and policies as well as implementing them , collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and providing leadership in all areas of Social Work practice and case management .

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

- Post-secondary education in a human services or well-being related field and/or equivalencies
- Must be a Registered Social Worker with the ACSW
- Undergo Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Search
- 5 to 7 years of Management and Supervisory experience
- Proficient communication and collaboration skills; strong presentation skills




- Vehicle required; valid Class 5 driver's license and $2 million liability insurance
- Must be familiar with the needs of older adults and be passionate about supporting them
- Leadership expertise in all areas of social work practice case management and familiarity with issues related to elder abuse and neglect

This position is a permanent full-time career opportunity. The starting salary range is between $60,753 - $83,164 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 workplace and the option of a compressed work week .

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,753.00-$83,164.00 per year

Benefits:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edmonton, AB T5J 2E5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you a Registered Social Worker with the ACSW?
- Are you able to provide a Police Information Check?
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

- Management: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Director of Social Work (Canada)
🏢 Sage Seniors Association
📍 Canada