Parent and Child Assistant Program

1 week ago

Red Deer, Canada Central Alberta FASD Network Full time

The Central Alberta FASD Network is a non-profit organization offering community-based, cost-free and fee for service programming for persons impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), their caregivers and the community. We are part of a system-wide FASD Network model that has made Alberta a leader in service delivery, both in Canada and internationally. We offer education, prevention, assessment and diagnosis, and outreach and support services. We are seeking to fill a **full-time, permanent PCAP Mentor position for Mountain View County and the surrounding area.** The Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP) offers holistic support during and after pregnancy for those experiencing difficulties with substance use and other barriers. PCAP mentors build healthy relationships with the participant by meeting them where they are at in their lives and supporting them achieve their goals.

**Job Summary**:
The PCAP Mentor is a paraprofessional intervention for high-risk women and their families. This position will be responsible for providing direct outreach, home visitation case management, and advocacy services to high-risk mothers who have used alcohol and/or drugs heavily during pregnancy and to their children, partners, and extended families when needed.

**Summary of Duties**:

- Provides support services that include ongoing assessment of individual and/or family/caregiver functioning, relational systems and environmental constraints and resources.
- Develops and implements supportive approaches and interventions that recognize clients' unique characteristics and strengths as well as barriers.
- Supports positive, sustainable behavioral change as well as intrapersonal and interpersonal growth and development.
- Assist clients in navigating the FASD assessment and diagnosis process if applicable.
- Provide clients with FASD post-assessment and diagnosis follow-up support.
- Coordinate scheduling and attend case conference(s) and appointments with community providers with whom client is involved and maintain regular contact with client’s network of service providers.
- Identify barriers to service and address any concerns, such as client’s ability to provide a point of contact for themselves, scheduling assessments, transportation issues etc.
- Assist clients in setting goals based on their individual needs assessments, and in identifying steps to achieve their goals.
- Provide outreach services to engage and connect clients with community agencies that will help meet their needs and goals.
- This position reports to the Executive Director/Clinical Supervisor.

**Education and Qualifications**:

- Undergraduate degree or diploma in social work, social science, or related field and/or comparable experience with FASD, disabilities, mental health and addictions.
- Experience in the community social services sector with demonstrated working knowledge of community-based programs and specialized services.
- Minimum of 3 years work experience with vulnerable, marginalized, or at-risk populations.
- Extensive knowledge regarding disabilities, FASD, mental health concerns and addictions.
- Commitment to a strength-based, client-centred approach.
- Experience with public speaking, facilitation, and leading groups.
- Superior communication ability and interpersonal skills.
- High level of personal integrity and ethical practice.
- High degree of Indigenous cultural awareness.
- Knowledge of community development processes and ability to enhance community capacity.
- Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple priorities, and tight timelines.
- Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule.
- A vehicle and valid class 5 driver’s license.

The position is 35 hours/week, Monday - Friday; flexibility will be required and the capacity to work occasional evenings and weekends.

**Julie Nanson-Ashton**

**Executive Director**

Central Alberta FASD Network

Suite #101, 5214 47 Avenue

Red Deer, AB T4N 3P7

**Salary**: $24.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- Vulnerable population: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Red Deer, AB T4N 3P7

Application deadline: 2024-04-26

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