Job Description

Home Visitor/FASD/PCAP Mentor

This is a blended position

30 hrs/week

Home Visitation:

As a Home Visitor you will provide early, continuous, intensive, and comprehensive child development and in-home family support services. Responsible for optimizing the home environment for the purpose of enhancing the physical and emotional well-being of children (prenatally to 6 yrs old) and their families. Assist in the strengthening of caregiver-child relationships, promotion of healthy childhood growth and development outcomes, and encourage safe home environments. Services are provided in the home and are long-term, structured, family-centred and strengths-based. Serve as a coach, giving support and encouragement to caregivers and their families, to help raise healthy children using a developmental approach that supports positive caregiver-child interactions and relationships.

5 hrs/week

FASD & PCAP Mentor:

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 Home Visitation 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 pregnancies. You will have a role in enhancing the capacity of the community to prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder through awareness and Prevention Conversation.

What you'll do

:

Travel to families' homes throughout Barrhead, Swan Hills, Fort Assiniboine and Surrounding areas to provide service

Establish trusting relationships with patients, 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

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 with other service providers and resources to improve their health and well-being

Advocate, as necessary, for participants 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 participants to access services if necessary

Qualifications

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Compassionate with a positive and empathetic approach to others

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

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 post will remain open till suitable candidate is found.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off Wellness program
Work Location: In person