Fasd Coordinator Jobs

Program: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Position: FASD Coordinator

Duration: Regular, Full Time

Salary positing is on the established grid and is pro-rated to Canopy’s fiscal year, $49,189.88 – 62,240.89

Who We Are:

At Canopy Support Services, we empower individuals to overcome barriers and live their best lives. Within a welcoming, safe, accessible environment, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) have access to individualized supports, resources, and specialized clinical services.

Taking an individualized approach, we recognize that everyone’s abilities and circumstances are unique, and that they require different supports or solutions to achieve their best quality of life. Our skilled staff work together as a team. Through creativity, strong communication, and collaboration, they empower and inspire confidence in those we serve. We are a capacity building organization. Through planning, evidence-based approaches and proactive measures, we form a stable foundation in the lives of those we support. With knowledge and expertise, we play a part in strengthening our community and its people.

Our primary service area extends across five regions – Northumberland, Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Durham, and Haliburton – and is expanding virtually and physically to reach new areas. With a growing team of over 80 dedicated staff, we work with individuals of all ages to support them in different stages of their lives.

At Canopy Support Services, people are listened to, supported, and empowered. We find individualized solutions that build on strengths, and are inspired by best practice and rooted in community. Together, we build capacity, forming a stable foundation in the lives of those we support.

What We Can Offer You:

• Strong work/life balance with a work week of 35 hours with emphasis on working some evenings
• Contributing to our Strategic Directions and FOCUS Accreditation standards
• Being a part of an engaged and caring work place
• An agency culture founded on our core values of Caring Community, Safety, Transparency, Accountability, Continuous Learning and Collaboration

What We Will Ask of You: As a key member of our Behaviour Consultation team, our FASD Coordinator plays an important role. On most days you’ll be working with children/youth with FASD, or suspected FASD, and their families to develop a support plan based on individual strengths and needs, and informed by the child/youth and family’s vision, goals and concerns. Engaging with local Indigenous organizations to determine how to meet the needs of Indigenous children and youth with FASD. At a local system level, working to improve awareness of FASD and supporting local cross-sectoral planning tables (such as Special Needs Strategy Cross-Sectoral Committees) to identify gaps and opportunities for improving supports for FASD.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Act as a Service Planning Coordinator providing Coordinated Service Planning to children/youth who have multiple and complex needs and their families who requires the more intensive support
• Working with youth, their family and service providers across sectors to plan for a transition from child and youth services to adult services, if required
• Connecting families/caregivers to relevant services and other community resources to support the inclusion and stability of their children/youth in a family, school and community setting
• Participating in and coordinating regular capacity building opportunities with children/youth, families, care providers, community partners and school boards
• Supporting connections to diagnostic supports (as available), and provide information to families as post-diagnosis support
• Facilitating parent-to-parent connections
• Enter and maintain service user files in the EMHWare database
• Perform other administrative tasks as required

Qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals experiencing trauma and be familiar with counselling techniques*
• 1-2 years of Case Management experience in developmental services with children, youth and/or adults.
• Commitment to maximize resources and improve people’s quality of life
• Developmental Services experience is considered an asset
• Strong attention to detail, well organized with an excellent ability to prioritize, multi-task and take initiative
• Ability to schedule work hours outside of regular agency hours of 8:30-4:30 Monday to Friday is preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours
• 3-5 years of work experience with vulnerable or at-risk populations including those with FASD and special needs*
• Ability to maintain positive and professional relationships with parents and other stakeholders
• Compassionate and responsible supporter of people, their families, and community partners
• Completion of Undergraduate Degree in Social Sciences with a Bachelor of Social Work or a BA/BSc. in Psychology being preferred or have equivalent experience and knowledge
• Computer proficiency and excellent communication skills
• Experience working with the child and youth service system*
• Experience with FASD population, knowledge of relevant community based services is an asset
• A valid driver’s license and insurance, access to a reliable vehicle and ability to drive in various weather conditions

What We Can Offer You:

• Compensation for mileage and a strong benefits and pension package
• A 35-hour work week
• An agency culture founded on our core values of Innovation, Safety, Inclusivity, Transparency and Excellence
• Regular employment

We look forward to having a person who shares our passion and commitment to developmental services join us!

How You Can Join Our Team: Candidates Apply at https://careers.risepeople.com/canopy-support-services/en/7671_fasd-coordinator to complete your application.

We will review applications as they are received until we find our successful candidate. We thank you for your interest and those selected to participate in the selection process will be contacted. Accommodation in accordance with applicable legislation will be provided for all employment related activities, Canopy Support Services is an equal opportunity employer.

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