FASD/PCAP Mentor
Westlock, Thorhild, Rochester & Surrounding Areas
30 Hours per week

The Position:

The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Mentor provides in-home, one-on-one mentorship to individuals who may be prenatally exposed to drugs and/or alcohol. You will support the client to build and maintain a healthy lifestyle, including developing life and social skills, while supplying support, collaboration, and system navigation across multiple sectors.

The Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP) Mentor provides in-home, one-on-one mentorship services with a focus on reducing or stopping alcohol and/or drug use during pregnancy. You will work to support women to achieve and maintain recovery while encouraging healthy, possible pregnancies. Assist in the strengthening of caregiver-child relationships, promotion of healthy childhood growth and development outcomes, and encourage safe home environments.

You will have a role in enhancing the capacity of the community to prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder through awareness and prevention activities.

                                                                                                                  What you will do:

• Travel to program participant’s homes in Westlock, Thorhild, Rochester and surrounding area to provide service

• Establish trusting relationships with clients, their family, and support network

• Assess strengths and needs in order to help create service plans and strategies to support the healthy development of the family/client

• Work with a strength based, relational, harm reduction approach

• Utilize screens, assessments, and observation to guide service plan

• Provide confidential, emotional, and practical support to parents and caregivers

• Connect families/clients with other service providers and resources to improve their health and well-being

• Advocate, as necessary, for clients to obtain the necessary supports for an improved quality of life, including basic needs, health, housing, transportation, legal, and income supports

• Document all activities accurately and according to procedure

• Transport clients to access services if necessary

                                                                                                                 Qualifications: 

• Compassionate with a positive and empathetic approach to others

• Diploma in Social or Human Services, with relevant experience or equivalencies considered

• Experience working with individuals and families with complex needs

• Knowledge and awareness of FASD

• Respect for the diversity of cultural differences and beliefs

• Knowledge of community resources

• Understanding of how to set professional boundaries

• Ability to maintain computerized files and documentation

• Current Child Welfare Record Check and Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check

• Valid driver’s license, with a reliable car, will be required

Healthy Families Healthy Futures offers a competitive benefits package, caring work environment, and opportunities for on-going training and professional development. Wage will be dependent on a combination of education and experience.

Please submit your resume and cover letter along with three work related references to main.office@hfalberta.com. This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.