Community Outreach and Support Worker

2 weeks 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 individuals 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 Community Outreach & Support Worker position for Red Deer and area.

**Job Summary**:
**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.
- Support clients who are connected with the Restorative Justice Program, Clinic Coordinator and other applicable positions.
- 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 and additional supports in identifying and accessing appropriate community and government services.
- Regularly connect with service providers, create and develop new partnerships, and maintain existing connections in the communities to provide ongoing FASD training, education and prevention programming
- This position reports to the Outreach Support Team Lead.

**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.
- Minimum of 2 years work experience with vulnerable, marginalized or at-risk populations.
- Knowledge regarding disabilities, mental health and addictions.
- Commitment to a strength-based, client-centered 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 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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-20

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