POSITION:                      Regional FASD Coordinator – Special Needs Strategy

DEPARTMENT:              Health

COMPETITION #:         2024-052

LOCATION:                    Moose Factory

TERM:                             Full-Time

CLOSING DATE:            November 26, 2024 at 4:00pm EST

POSITION SUMMARY

The Regional Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Coordinator will deliver child/youth and family­ centred service to children and youth with FASD and/or suspected FASD and their families by leading the development of a strengths-based support plan. The FASD worker will work with the family, service providers and educators to build capacity for supporting the child/youth and identify strategies to meet the specific needs of the child/youth and family based on the best available evidence of FASD supports. The FASD worker will be knowledgeable about FASD and will complement the current efforts of service providers within their community to provide direct intervention support, collaboration, and system navigation across multiple sectors, such as health, education, youth justice, community and social services, post-secondary, and employment and training. The FASD worker will connect children and youth with FASD, their families and service providers to interventions and supports including those developed through the other components of the FASD Strategy.

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in social work and minimum three years' work OR equivale experience with vulnerable or at-risk populations including special needs
• Experience working with children/youth with FASD and their families
• Knowledge of child development
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to strength-based principles of child, youth, and family-centeredness
• Experience working with the child and youth service system
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
• Ability to maintain strong professional boundaries
• Ability to communicate in Cree is an asset
• Class G driver's license is an asset
• Must a provide a current CPIC with vulnerable sector
• Strong organizational and reporting skills
• Strong counselling skills
• Experience working with individuals experiencing trauma
• Experience with and knowledge of behavioural concept

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

Mushkegowuk Council offers a competitive compensation package, as well as a cohesive work environment and opportunities for development.

ü Health and Dental Benefits

ü Employee and Family Assistance Program

ü Matched Pension Contributions

ü Generous Vacation and Leave Entitlements

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position and operation (the Council will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human right protected ground).

HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM

SUBMIT RESUME AND THREE (3) RECENT WORK REFERENCES with their phone numbers and e-mail addresses, quoting Competition #2024-052no later than 4:00 PM on November 26, 2024to:

Human Resources Department

MUSHKEGOWUK COUNCIL

PO Box 370

Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0                                              

Resumes can be emailed to: jobs@mushkegowuk.ca or faxed to 705-658-2293

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you have any accessibility or special requirements, please let us know and we will do our utmost to accommodate, in accordance with applicable legislation.