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FASD Key Support Worker Assistant - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

YWCA Metro Vancouver
Job LocationVancouver, BC
EducationNot Mentioned
SalaryNot Disclosed
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypeFull Time

Job Description

Job DescriptionWorking closely with the FASD Key Support Coordinator, the assistant position will provide administrative support and support to families with children and youth with FASD and similar neurological conditions.Responsibilities:

  • Provide support, education, and advocacy to families with children and youth with FASD and similar neurological conditions.
  • Mentor families to facilitate an increase in their knowledge, skills, and confidence to become their own best advocates.
  • Assist the family to select and access appropriate services by providing information on the range of available programs and services.
  • Identify and address the needs of all family members
  • Attend integrated team meetings and work closely with medical and school professionals to provide support to the entire family in meeting the emotional, educational and behavioral needs of the child.
  • Ensure that there are safety plans in place as appropriate
Required Skills:
  • Previous experience working with the issues affecting children and their families in the Downtown Eastside such: as poverty, violence, alcohol and other drug issues
  • Some knowledge of the effects of prenatal exposure to alcohol and substance use during pregnancy
  • Ability to apply a family-centered approach when working with children and youth
  • Willing to work collaboratively with Indigenous families and Indigenous communities
  • Understanding of youth and women’s addiction issues
  • Understanding and ability to work within a harm reduction philosophy
  • Experience working with computers and within Microsoft Word and Excel would be an asset.
  • Ability to work alone and in a team
  • Understanding of the generational trauma with Indigenous Peoples
  • Some comfort with co-facilitating groups and public speaking.
  • Familiar with confidentiality, statistics, documentation and writing reports
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
  • Successful applicants are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, exemption requests must be supported by valid, legal documents
INDIGENOUS WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.ABOUT THE YWCAThis year, YWCA Metro Vancouver marks 125 years of serving our community. We recognize that Canada was founded through colonialist and racist policies, and the YWCA was established and operated during this time. We also recognize that these legacies exist in our present time and are committed to actively decolonizing our policies, programs and practices. Our vision: We boldly envision a just and equitable world for women, families and allies. Our mission: We advance gender equity alongside women, families, Two-Spirit and gender diverse people through advocacy and integrated services that help support personal, collective and economic wellbeing.This is an exciting time for the YWCA. Join us and be part of a passionate, dedicated and impactful team!How to ApplyWe’ve been striving to change lives throughout Metro Vancouver for more than 100 years. Last year, our programs and services helped 45,000 people. Interested in joining us Candidates are invited to send email and resumes by September 30 2022 to:Associate Director, Crabtree Corner CommunityYWCA Metro Vancouver553 East Hastings, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1P9fax: 604 216 1665email: gtait@ywcavan.org(MS Word or Pdf format)No Phone Calls PleaseYWCA Metro Vancouver is committed to ensuring that the application and interview processes are accessible to all applicants; if you require accommodations in submitting your application, or have other questions, please contact the hiring manager as listed. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, transferrable skills, lived experience, and business need. We thank all who apply, but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information about this and other YWCA Metro Vancouver career opportunities, please visit ywcavan.org.Job Type: Full-timeQuick Apply
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