Full-time FASD Clinic Assistant

Enviros WSA; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Enviros is seeking a Clinic Assistant to support the FASD assessment program at the Neurodevelopmental Assessment & Diagnostic Centre. You will prepare documents, schedule clinic days, collect sensitive records, and assist the clinical team with data management using Excel, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy throughout the process.

You will work closely with the Clinical Team, including coordinators, physicians and psychologists, to ensure smooth clinic operations and high-quality client care.

Qualifications

• Minimum required is a certificate in nursing, social work or other related health/social serviced field.
• Ability to maintain effective team relationships.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience working with teams of various professional backgrounds.
• Experience with clients where sensitive and emotional information may be shared.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of FASD preferred.
• Cultural sensitivity and intercultural skills.
• Strong computer literacy.
• Clear Criminal and Child Intervention check completed.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Clinical Team during FASD assessments.
• Preparing documents in advance and scheduling clinic days.
• Collecting sensitive records for assessments.
• Measuring Sentinel Facial Features via Software.
• Reviewing client records and maintaining data via Excel forms.
• Providing documents and photos as directed by the Clinical team.
• Disposing of confidential materials after assessment.

Skills

Health/social services certificate

Organizational skills

Communication skills

FASD knowledge

Cultural sensitivity

Background check

Education

Certificate in nursing or social work

Tools

Excel

Computer literacy

Job description

ENVIROS – Who We Are

Enviros is an innovative social services agency that provides critical, individualized programs to children, youth, adults and families in vulnerable situations to meet their desired outcomes and wellness. Enviros helps our clients make strength‑based changes to move to independence within a healthy community. Enviros focuses programs on the unique needs of individual clients practicing experiential learning to provide opportunities for personal discovery and growth. Enviros focus is on building relationships and is the foundation of the work we do. This enables clients to develop skills, healthy trust and independence. Since our founding in 1976, Enviros has been an early adopter of new evidence‑based best practices and has developed and informed other leading practices.

Why People Choose Enviros

Simply stated, our vision is: “Reimagined lives, fulfilling potential and thriving in community”.

The Program – Neurodevelopmental Assessment & Diagnostic Centre (NDC)

NDC is Enviros’ Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Diagnostic and Assessment Clinic for both children and adults. Enviros NDC is the only FASD clinic in Southern Alberta completing assessments for the Calgary Youth Courts. Our multidisciplinary team delivers comprehensive FASD assessments, diagnostic services, and follow‑up support, helping individuals and families better understand FASD and transition to long‑term, meaningful supports.

Nationally Recognized Leadership

Enviros NDC is recognized nationally for innovation and excellence in improving outcomes for individuals with FASD.

The Position – Clinic Assistant

The Clinic Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Clinical Team during FASD assessments, preparing documents in advance, as well as scheduling clinic days.

Duties Will Include

• Collecting sensitive records for the purpose of the assessment
• Measuring Sentinel Facial Features via Software
• Reviewing client records
• Supporting Clinical Team with record keeping, tracking data and record requests via Excel forms
• Demographics and survey collection for outcomes reporting
• Working closely with our Clinic Coordinators, NDC Physician and Psychologist
• Setting up of equipment needed for the assessment
• Login to Telehealth platform
• Supporting client’s individual’s needs to successfully completing assessment
• Providing documents to clients as directed by the Clinical team
• Provide photos of assessment material as directed by the Psychologist
• Dispose of all confidential Psychological assessment material after assessment is completed
• Scheduling of clinics etc

Qualifications

• Minimum required is a certificate in nursing, social work or other related health/social serviced field
• Ability to maintain effective team relationships
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience working with teams of various professional backgrounds
• Experience with clients where sensitive and emotional information may be shared
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of FASD preferred
• Cultural sensitivity and intercultural skills
• Strong computer literacy
• Clear Criminal and Child Intervention check completed

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Enviros believes in the power of diversity and we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.

Additionally, Enviros is committed to having a workforce of skilled and diversified representation of the population we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however in our commitment to the population we serve, preference will be given to candidates self‑identifying as an Indigenous Person.

Pre‑Employment Background Check Requirements

As a condition of employment, all staff working for Enviros are required to complete:

• Intervention Record Check (IRC)
• Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)

Both checks must be completed prior to the employee’s start date. Please note that this process can take up to six (6) weeks to complete.

Enviros will accept IRCs and Criminal Record Checks with VSC that are no more than six (6) months old at the time of hire.