Title: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)Key Worker
Department: Lil’wat Child and Family Services
Status: Regular Full Time
Pay Grid: Salary Range 4 ($54,720.00 to $71,820.00 per year)
Report to: Assistant Director Child and Family Services
Summary of Duties:
The FASD Key Worker provides family-centered support to families of children with FASD and other complex behavioral needs. This role works to maintain and enhance family stability, increase the knowledge and capacity of parents, professionals, and the community, and ensure that families of children with FASD and complex behavioral needs have access to a network of support both in and out of community.
Key Deliverables and Expectations:
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Assist families in navigating referrals, service systems, and accessing appropriate support.
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Support families in obtaining assessments and recommendations to assist children at home, in school, and in other settings.
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Provide guidance, mentoring, and training to parents and caregivers through home visits, online support, individualized strategies, and parent or family support groups, including coordinating guest speakers and education opportunities.
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Build and maintain partnerships with government, health authorities, schools, service providers, and other agencies to enhance access to support and services.
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Help families work toward goals for their children and family and develop plans to meet day-to-day needs.
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Help families plan for crises, safety concerns, and major transitions, such as moving from childhood to adolescence.
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Strengthening family support networks by connecting families with trusted programs, services, and community resources.
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Advocate for families by attending meetings with schools, health professionals, government agencies, and other service providers.
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Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records, including regular updates and consultation with the Assistant Director.
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Engage in ongoing professional development through training, research, and readings related to FASD and complex behavioral needs.
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Perform other related duties as requested
Experience and Attributes:
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Diploma in Social Services, Child and Youth Care, Human Services, or another related field.
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Minimum of three years’ experience working in a supportive role with children, youth, and families experiencing complex needs.
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Training and experience related to FASD, neurodevelopmental disorders, and family support, or willingness to obtain specialized FASD training.
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Experience supporting families through advocacy, service planning, referrals, crisis situations, and collaboration with multiple agencies and professionals.
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Experience facilitating groups, workshops, parent support programs, or community education sessions, with a creative and solution-focused approach to connecting and supporting families, including those in remote communities.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with families, community members, and partner agencies.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently, show initiative, and be a self-starter by identifying and pursuing relevant training, research, and professional development opportunities.
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Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records and manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
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Strong knowledge of community resources, government programs, health and education services, and external support available to children with FASD and other complex behavioral or developmental needs and their families.
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Valid Class 5 Driver’s License & clean Driver’s Abstract with access to a vehicle is an asset
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Must be able to provide a clear criminal record check, vulnerable sector
