FASD Client Resource Navigator

LCFASD; Town of St. Paul; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental benefits

Pension plan

Paid training and professional develop

Job summary

The Lakeland Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (LCFASD) is seeking a FASD Client Resource Navigator to provide post-diagnostic support across families and communities. This outreach role requires travel and the ability to manage shifting priorities while maintaining client confidentiality and policy integrity.

You will stay current with trends in human services and FASD, deliver education and training to caregivers, and coordinate with diagnostic teams to ensure effective follow-through

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a human services field or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of related community-based experience.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook and Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist families, agencies, schools and communities to meet the child’s post-diagnosis needs.
• Support families to follow through withDiagnostic Team recommendations.
• Connect families with community support services.
• Develop program and problem-solving strategies with schools and community agencies.
• Strengthen advocacy, educate parents and caregivers, and provide trainings.
• Complete required documentation and informed consent discussions with clients.
• Gather and maintain statistical information.
• Promote FASD Outreach programs through presentations and trainings.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Human services degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Lakeland Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder has beenprovidingDiagnostic, Intervention and Prevention ofFASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder)services since 2000. We are known across the province and nationwide for our novel, non-judgmental, supportive services.

Our Vision: We envision a region with no newFASDbirths and where currently affected individuals are well supported.

Our Mission: Toestablishand ensure thataccurateinformation about FASD, and effective prevention, diagnosis and support services are available in the region.

About the Role:

The FASD Client Resource Navigator is a member of the Lakeland Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (LCFASD) team, with specific direction in providing post-diagnostic support services.

This is an outreach position that requires flexibility, ability to manage shifting priorities, and frequent travel. The FASD Client Resource Navigator provides case management to multiple individuals and their families.

The FASD Client Resource Navigator will be expected to maintain up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends, evidence-based approaches, and best practices within the human services and FASD fields.

The FASD Client Resource Navigator will perform all duties and responsibilities while maintaining the integrity of the LCFASD, confidentiality and all other policies outlined in the Policy & Procedures manual.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Assist families/caregivers, agencies, schools and communities to best meet the child’s needs post-diagnosis.
• Support families/caregivers to follow through with the recommendations developed by Diagnostic Team.
• Connect families/individuals with community support services.
• Assist schools and/or community agencies in developing program and problem-solving strategies to meet the child’s needs.
• Strengthen family and client advocacy skills.
• Provide education and training to parents, caregivers, support persons and community support services with whom the child is involved.
• Apply policy and follow organizational procedures.
• Completion of program required documentation, including continued conversations of informed consent and rights with clients.
• Gather and maintain statistical information.
• Facilitate promotion of FASD Outreach and other LCFASD programs including presentations at conferences, workshops, in-house trainings or attending local interagency
• Attend community events as required.

About You:

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a human services field or equivalent combination of education,training,and relevant experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of related community-based experience.
• Culturally competent.
• Demonstrated experience inmaintaininga high degree of confidentiality andsetting appropriateprofessional boundaries.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Computerproficiencyin Microsoft Office including Outlook and Word.

Conditions of Employment:

• Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Screening).
• Child Intervention Record Check.
• A current Class 5 driver’s license, satisfactory driver’s abstract and good insurance history is necessary to be insured by LCFASD, as transportation of individuals accessing LCFASD Outreach Services is required
• This position will require driving and use of personal vehicle when the LCFASD vehicle is not available.
• Proof of third-party insurance in the amount of 2 million dollars is required

Assets

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder will be considered an asset.
• Experience supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities, at-risk populations, and knowledge of barriers to employment will be considered an asset.
• Experiencing working with First Nation, Inuit or Métis Peoples considered an asset.
• Non-judgmental, open, honest & willingness to learn about diverse cultures and communities.
• Leadership,initiative,and decision making.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Collaboration and communication.
• Accountability.
• Creative problem-solving.
• Advocacy.
• Flexibility.

Training

• Motivational Interviewing.
• CPR/First Aid
• ASIST

Benefits of working with LCFASD:

Salary: Annual wage between $47,500 - $51,000

Schedule: 36.25 hours per week. Overtime may be required.

LCFASD is a family friendly organization, and our total compensation reflects this:

• Paid training and professionaldevelopmentopportunities.
• Health and Dental benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Pension plan.
• Compensation for use of personal vehicle provided.

The LCFASD is committed to promoting equal employment opportunities and diversity in our workforce. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.