Neafan Fasd Outreach Coordinator

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The Centre of Hope invites applications for: 1 NEAFAN FASD Outreach Coordinator - Temporary Full Time

Note: Perquisite for this positing requires applicants to have a minimum 2-year social sector diploma and 2-year related experience working with at risk populations. Along with 1 sample of case note documentation.

As a support staff you will be required to:

 Providing support, advocacy and resource brokering to individuals referred to outreach services.

 Developing community connections and ensuring communities in the service area are familiar with the process of referral and have knowledge of the FASD services.

 Completing administrative duties.

 Accessing and connecting with community services

 Developing relationships with children/youth and their caregivers/support network.

 Assist in development and maintenance of consistent referral processes, intake information and records

 Provide direct case management to individuals diagnosed or suspected

 Work collaboratively with community resources.

 Maintaining individual client files, record keeping, navigating program database, reporting, and all other forms of reporting as per contract requirements.

 Adhere to all policies and procedures of the Agency as well as Program structure.

Qualifications:

 A desire to make a difference in the life of individuals suspected of or diagnosed with FASD.

 Minimum 2-year diploma

 Minimum 2 years working experience in related field.

 Minimum 1 year experience working in amongst the vulnerable population as well as previous experience with the FASD program.

 A reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, registration, and insurance ($2 000 000 liability insurance).

 Strong organizational and time management skills.

 Strong verbal and written communication skills.

 Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

 Ability to be flexible and adapt to change.

 A successful candidate will be required to provide a Police Information Check and Child Intervention Record check.

 Demonstrated effective communication skills.

 Nonviolent crisis intervention training.

 Ability to foster partnerships, establish and maintain strong working relationships with public agencies and school boards.

 Advanced knowledge of issues relating to activities of street involved people.

 Extensive knowledge of resources and services available within the community specific to FASD.

Please email resume to: Jennifer Rideout ; programdirector@fmcentreofhope.com

We thank all those that apply however only successful candidates for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person