This is a blended position based out of Whitecourt AB (35hrs/wk)
The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Mentor provides in-home, one-on-one mentorship to individuals who may be prenatally exposed to alcohol. You will support the client to build and maintain a healthy lifestyle, including developing life and social skills, while supplying support, collaboration, and system navigation across multiple sectors.
The Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP) Mentor provides in-home, one-on-one mentorship services with a focus on reducing or stopping alcohol and/or drug use during pregnancy. You will work, utilizing a harm reduction approach and encourage healthy pregnancies, when applicable, and support overall wellbeing. You will also assist in the strengthening of caregiver-child relationships, promotion of healthy childhood growth and development outcomes, and encourage safe home environments.
You will have a role in enhancing the capacity of the community to prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder through awareness and prevention activities.
What you’ll do:
· Travel to families’ homes in Whitecourt, Mayerthorpe, Lac St Anne County, Woodlands County
and surrounding areas to provide service
· Establish trusting relationships with clients, their family, and support network
· Assess strengths and needs in order to help create service plans and strategies to support the healthy development of the family/client
· Work utilizing a strength based, relational, harm reduction approach
· Utilize screens, assessments, and observation to guide service plan
· Provide confidential, emotional, and practical support to parents and caregivers
· Connect families/clients with other service providers and resources to improve their health and well-being
· Advocate, as necessary, for clients to obtain the necessary supports for an improved quality of life, including basic needs, health, housing, transportation, legal, and income supports
· Document all activities accurately and according to procedure
· Transport clients to access services if necessary
Qualifications:
· Compassionate with a positive and empathetic approach to others
· Diploma in Social or Human Services, with relevant experience or equivalencies considered an asset
· Experience working with individuals and families with complex needs
· Knowledge and awareness of FASD considered an asset
· Respect for the diversity of cultural differences and beliefs
· Knowledge of community resources
· Understanding of how to set professional boundaries
· Ability to maintain computerized files and documentation
· Current Child Welfare Record Check and Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check
· Valid driver’s license, with a reliable car, will be required
Healthy Families Healthy Futures offers a competitive benefits package, caring work environment, and opportunities for on-going training and professional development. Wage will be dependent on a combination of education and experience.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
