Restorative Justice Program 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 programming for individuals impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), their caregivers and the community. We offer education, prevention, assessment and diagnosis, and support services. We are seeking to fill two full-time positions for the FASD Restorative Justice Diversion Program for our rural expansion across Central Alberta.

Job Summary:

The FASD Restorative Justice Program Worker assists in supporting and diverting youth and adult offenders potentially impacted or diagnosed with FASD, from involvement in the criminal justice system. Support may occur at any stage including pre-involvement with, and within, the judicial system and include both provincial and federal. The successful candidates will forge relationships with RCMP, AB Crown, Defense Council, Provincial Court, Provincial and Federal Institutions, schools, community service providers, and government agencies. The successful candidates will encourage the client’s active participation in developing goals that address their unique concerns and are sensitive to their circumstances. The candidates will work closely with key community services and assist external service providers in developing a greater understanding of how best to support individuals impacted by FASD.

Summary of Duties:

1. Demonstrates a high level of knowledge and professionalism and able to liaise with all levels of the community stakeholders.
2. Demonstrates the ability to work successfully with currently or previously incarcerated individuals.
3. Provides support services that include ongoing assessment of individual and/or family/caregiver functioning, relational systems and environmental constraints and resources.
4. Supports positive, sustainable behavioral change as well as intrapersonal and interpersonal growth and development.
5. Assists clients in navigating the FASD assessment and diagnosis process if applicable.
6. Provides clients with FASD post-assessment and diagnosis follow-up support.
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. Assist clients and additional supports to identify and access appropriate community and government services as required.
9. Assist clients with completion of necessary applications for services and other paperwork.
10. Knowledge and experience working within the criminal justice system is considered an asset.

Education and Qualifications:

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

The position is 35 hours/week, Monday – Friday; flexibility will be required.

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

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