Fasd Coordinator

**FULL TIME, Regular**

**FASD Coordinator**

**Who We Are**:
At Canopy Support Services, we empower individuals to overcome barriers and live their best lives. Within a welcoming, safe, accessible environment, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) have access to individualized supports, resources, and specialized clinical services.

Taking an individualized approach, we recognize that everyone’s abilities and circumstances are unique, and that they require different supports or solutions to achieve their best quality of life. Our skilled staff work together as a team. Through creativity, strong communication, and collaboration, they empower and inspire confidence in those we serve. We are a capacity building organization. Through planning, evidence-based approaches and proactive measures, we form a stable foundation in the lives of those we support. With knowledge and expertise, we play a part in strengthening our community and its people.

Our primary service area extends across five regions - Northumberland, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Durham, and Haliburton - and is expanding virtually and physically to reach new areas. With a growing team of over 100 dedicated staff, we work with individuals of all ages to support them in different stages of their lives.

At Canopy Support Services, people are listened to, supported, and empowered. We find individualized solutions that build on strengths, and are inspired by best practice and rooted in community. Together, we build capacity, forming a stable foundation in the lives of those we support.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Work with family, service providers and educators to build capacity for supporting children and youth affected by FASD
- Develop a support plan based on the individuals’ strengths and needs
- Identify strategies to meet the specific needs of the child/youth and caregivers
- Coordinate service planning to provide direct intervention support, collaboration and system navigation across multiple sectors
- Collaboratively plan for a transition from Child/Youth Services to Adult Services
- Improve awareness of FASD and participate at local cross-sector planning tables
- Engage various cultural groups and facilitate parent-to-parent connections
- Participate in the provincially offered training

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of Undergraduate Degree in Social Sciences with a Bachelor of Social Work or a BA/BSc. in Psychology being preferred or have equivalent experience and knowledge.
- 1-2 years of Case management experience in developmental services with children, youth and/or adults
- Experience with FASD population, knowledge of relevant community based services is an asset
- Compassionate and responsible supporter of people, their families, and community partners
- Commitment to maximize resources and improve people’s quality of life
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Computer proficiency and excellent communication skills
- A valid driver’s license and insurance, access to a reliable vehicle and ability to drive in various weather conditions

**What We Can Offer You**:

- Being a part of an engaged and caring work place
- Contributing to our Strategic Directions and FOCUS Accreditation standards
- Strong work/life balance with a work week of 35 hours
- Ability to work virtually during COVID and benefits package
- An agency culture founded on our core values of Caring Community, Safety, Transparency, Accountability, Continuous Learning and Collaboration

**We look forward to having a person who shares our passion and commitment to developmental services join us**

**How You Can Join Our Team**:
**How You Can Join Our Team**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $49,189.00-$62,240.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person