Community Response Coordinator, Seniors’ Safe House

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 Community Response Coordinator will work to education the public and raise awareness about elder abuse. The Coordinator will design, deliver and facilitate workshops and education sessions to partner organizations, health care professionals, students, social workers, social service providers and community members. The Coordinator will provide support, education and consultation to community organizations about elder abuse prevention, assessment, and intervention tools and resources. The Coordinator will also support, manage and chair the multi-agency Elder Abuse Consultation Team, which provides a network of consolidated support to service providers working with older adults experiencing abuse.

The Coordinator will also build sustainable connections and relationships between other agencies working to provide elder abuse services, supports and networks.

Sage Seniors Association 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

- Post-secondary education in a related field
- Must provide an enhanced criminal record check from the Edmonton Police Service
- Experience with adult education and/or group facilitation




- Understanding of the experience of abuse and its impact on the individual
- Vehicle required; valid Class 5 driver’s license and $2 million liability insurance
- Experience developing and facilitating presentations; provide public awareness opportunities
- Excellent public speaking skills, written communication skills and organizational skills
- Knowledge of community resources and services related to older adults
- Strong trauma informed, anti-oppressive practice skills

The position is a permanent, part-time (28-31.5 hours/wk) position. The pay range is $26.10 – 29.39/hr, 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 Seniors Association offers an outstanding work life balance with 3 weeks of vacation to start, flexible working hours, generous sick leave accruals, and paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Sage also observes 13 statutory holidays in the calendar year. For a complete , please visit our website: www.MySage.ca

Please submit your cover letter and resumeto:

Jade Allen, Human Resources, Sage Seniors Association

Edmonton, AB Email: [email protected]

While we appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $26.10-$29.39 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 per week

Benefits

- Company pension
- Adaptable schedule
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off

Application question(s):
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
- Do you have a vehicle and a valid driver's license?
- Do you live within an hour and a half of downtown Edmonton?
- Are you able to provide an enhanced Criminal record check?
- Have you developed and facilitated presentations and/or adult education?

Work Location: In person

📌 Community Response Coordinator (Edmonton)
🏢 Sage
📍 Edmonton