FASD Keyworker

arc programs•Castlegar, BC

8d•CA$30 - CA$32•Onsite

About The Position

arc programs is hiring for a Keyworker position with the Support Services for Families (with FASD) Program, to join their Castlegar office, serving the West Kootenays. The Support Services for Families (with FASD) Program provides community-based outreach support designed to enhance protective factors and reduce risk factors for young people with FASD, and to build the capacity of their families to provide ongoing nurturing care for their children. The Keyworker provides case management support, service coordination, and assistance to families to implement the recommendations of the IHCAN Assessment provided by the Interior Health Children’s Assessment Network.

Requirements

MSW (Master of Social Work), or comparable master's level education.
Psychiatric Nurse
BSW, or BACYC and 2 years related experience.
BA and 3 years related clinical experience.
A minimum of 6 years combined profession-specific education and related clinical experience.
Experience serving target population, children and youth with complex developmental behavioural conditions, including FASD.
Clinical experience working in supportive role with children with FASD and their families.
Good knowledge of developmental behavioural conditions, including FASD, family systems, assessment and treatment modalities.
Family counselling experience.
Parenting skills training/support program.
Experience delivering workshops, participating on committees and public speaking.
Specific knowledge and experience related to FASD, along with sufficient training and experience to perform all responsibilities of the job description.
A valid Driver's License.
May be required to provide a sound personal vehicle for business use.
Successful applicants will be subject to a screening process, including a criminal record search, to confirm suitability for the position.
Need a valid BC Driver's License, regional insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle.
Must undergo a screening process, including a criminal record search.

Responsibilities

Providing FASD parenting education and consultation, support accessing other needed community resources.
Provide individual or family counselling, advocacy and support for education planning and services, and coordination / implementation of assessment recommendations.
Provide a Parent/Caregiver Support component, which provides the opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect with one another in a safe and supportive environment.
Preparing program financial reports, both program reports and agency reports to funders, in collaboration with the CEO and/or President.