FASD/PCAP Mentor - Jobs in Westlock, Alberta, T7P 2J4

Job Description

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) / Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP) MentorLocation: Westlock, Thorhild, Rochesteramp; Surrounding Areas This is a blended position based out of Westlock, AB (30 hrs/wk) The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Mentor provides in-home, one-on-one mentorship to individuals who may be prenatally exposed to drugs and/or alcohol. You will support the client to build and maintain a healthy lifestyle, including developing life and social skills, while supplying support, collaboration, and system navigation across multiple sectors. The Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP) Mentor provides in-home, one-on-one mentorship services with a focus on reducing or stopping alcohol and/or drug use during pregnancy. You will work to support women to achieve and maintain recovery while encouraging healthy, possible pregnancies. Assist in the strengthening of caregiver-child relationships, promotion of healthy childhood growth and development outcomes, and encourage safe home environments. You will have a role in enhancing the capacity of the community to prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder through awareness and prevention activities. What you’ll do:

• Travel to program participant’s homes in Westlock, Thorhild, Rochester and surrounding area to provide service.
• Establish trusting relationships with clients, their family, and support network.
• Assess strengths and needs in order to help create service plans and strategies to support the healthy development of the family/client.
• Work with a strength based, relational, harm reduction approach.
• Utilize screens, assessments, and observation to guide service plan.
• Provide confidential, emotional, and practical support to parents and caregivers.
• Connect families/clients with other service providers and resources to improve their health andwell-being .
• Advocate, as necessary, for clients to obtain the necessary supports for an improved quality of life, including basic needs, health, housing, transportation, legal, and income supports.
• Document all activities accurately and according to procedure.
• Transport clients to access services if necessary.

Qualifications:

• Compassionate with a positive and empathetic approach to others.
• Diploma in Social or Human Services, with relevant experience or equivalencies considered.
• Experience working with individuals and families with complex needs.
• Knowledge and awareness of FASD.
• Respect for the diversity of cultural differences and beliefs.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Understanding of how to set professional boundaries.
• Ability to maintain computerized files and documentation.
• Current Child Welfare Record Check and Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Valid driver’s license, with a reliable car, will be required.

Healthy Families Healthy Futures offers a competitive benefits package, caring work environment, and opportunities for on-going training and professional development. Wage will be dependent on a combination of education and experience. Please submit your resume and cover letter along with three work related references to main.office@hfalberta.com. This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.