Fasd Intake and Resource Coordinator

**FASD Intake and Resource Coordinator**

**Location**: #200 12308 111 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta

**Position Status**:Full-time (40 hours/work) Permanent Position

**Key Responsibilities**
- Serve as a primary point of contact for Métis Albertans seeking to connect with FASD resources, information, and programs.
- Maintain a catalogue of MNA specific programs and services, FASD networks, and affiliate specific resources for referral.
- Facilitate cultural presentations to FASD Network staff and affiliated community organizations.
- Attend local FASD Network meetings and relevant frontline service provider meetings.
- Foster and maintain critical and collaborative partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders to coordinate FASD events.
- Participate and represent the Otipemisiwak Métis Government in community engagements and other opportunities.
- Attend and represent the Otipemisiwak Métis Government at professional conferences, in-service trainings, and meetings.
- Participate in departmental planning activities.
- Complete administrative duties, projects, and attend meetings as required.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure correct flow and proper storage of protected documents.
- Support other Otipemisiwak Métis Government Children's Services initiatives and perform other duties as required or assigned.

**Skills & Competencies**
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, and an ability to effectively facilitate presentations.
- Ability to build trust and rapport with applicants and citizens.
- Passionate, trustworthy, and empathetic.
- A proven track record of building collaborative, positive relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including clients, industry, service providers, and community.
- Ability to maintain a positive, helpful attitude and be empathetic and non-judgmental when assisting Métis Albertans.
- Receptive to constructive feedback, committed to continuous improvement, and aligns personal development with overarching team objectives.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to be flexible and allocate time and resources effectively.
- Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment and communicate and respond calmly in difficult situations.
- Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
- Ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems.
- Political and cultural sensitivity and a strong sense of ethics, with the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions.
- Knowledge of Métis history, culture, and issues affecting Métis people. An in-depth understanding of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government and Métis culture is an asset

**Qualifications**
- Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in Social Science, Health Sciences, or a related field.
- At least two (2) years’ experience working in the Human Services field.
- Working knowledge of the Child and Youth Enhancement Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Protection of Personal Information Act is an asset.
- Indigenous Awareness Training is an asset.

**Other Requirements***
- Position will be based in Edmonton.
- Ability to work a regular schedule from Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, with occasional evenings and weekends as required.
- Some travel within Alberta is a requirement. Additional less frequent out-of-province travel may also occur, with notice.
- Must have a driver’s license and an operational vehicle.
- Acceptable attainment and annual maintenance of a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check and a Child Intervention Record Check is required

**What We Offer**
- An opportunity to work for the newly ratified Otipemisiwak Métis Government and be a part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada.
- An opportunity to learn about Métis culture, history, and art.
- Personal development & career opportunities.
- A comprehensive benefit package and employer contributions to Pension Plan. Generous time off policies.
- The_ _Otipemisiwak Métis Government thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please._