Community Outreach & Support Worker

$25-$30/hr based upon education and relevant experience

The Central Alberta FASD Network is a non-profit organization offering community-based, cost-free and fee for service programming for individuals impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), their caregivers, and the community. We are part of a system-wide FASD Network model that has made Alberta a leader in service delivery, both in Canada and internationally. We are seeking to fill a full-time, permanent Community Outreach & Support Worker position for Drumheller and area.

Job Summary:

The Drumheller and area Community Outreach and Support Worker will develop strong collaborative relationships with youth and adult clients, potentially impacted or diagnosed with FASD, and their families and caregivers. The successful candidate will encourage the client’s active participation in developing goals that address their unique concerns and are sensitive to their cultural values and socioeconomic circumstances. In addition, the candidate will provide FASD awareness, education, and advocacy within the community to provide support, guidance, and advocacy for individuals with a possible diagnosis, or diagnosed with, FASD.

Summary of Duties:

1. Provides support services that include ongoing assessment of individual and/or family/caregiver functioning, relational systems, and environmental constraints and resources.
2. Develops and implements supportive approaches and interventions that recognize clients' unique characteristics and strengths as well as barriers.
3. Supports positive, sustainable behavioral change as well as intrapersonal and interpersonal growth and development.
4. Assists clients in navigating the FASD assessment and diagnosis process if applicable.
5. Provides clients with FASD post-assessment and diagnosis follow-up support.
6. Supports clients who are connected with the Restorative Justice Program Supervisor, Clinic Coordinator, and other applicable positions.
7. Identifies barriers to service and addresses any concerns, such as client’s ability to provide a point of contact for themselves, scheduling assessments, transportation issues, etc.
8. Assists clients and additional supports in identifying and accessing appropriate community and government services.
9. Assists clients with completion of necessary applications for services and other paperwork.
10. Regularly connects with service providers, creates and develops new partnerships, and maintains existing connections in the communities to provide ongoing FASD training, education, and prevention programming.
11. This position reports to the Outreach Support Team Lead.

Education and Qualifications:

1. Undergraduate degree or diploma in social work, social science, or related field and/or comparable experience with FASD, disabilities, mental health, and addictions.
2. Minimum of 2 years work experience with vulnerable, marginalized, or at-risk populations.
3. Knowledge regarding disabilities, mental health, and addictions.
4. Commitment to a strength-based, client-centred approach.
5. Superior communication ability and interpersonal skills.
6. High level of personal integrity and ethical practice.
7. High degree of cultural awareness.
8. Knowledge of community development processes and ability to enhance community capacity.
9. Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple priorities, and tight timelines.
10. Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule.
11. A vehicle and valid class 5 driver’s license.

The position is 35 hours/week, Monday – Friday; flexibility will be required and the capacity to work occasional evenings and weekends.

The closing date for this position is May 16, 2025. Note: Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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