Position: FASD Keyworker (Permanent, Full-Time)
Location: Fort St John, BC
Hours: 35 hours/week
Salary: $27.81/hour
Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for an FASD Keyworker to join our Behavior Support Services team! Ideally, this individual will have:

• a Bachelor’s degree with specialized training and experience working with FASD clients,
• at least 3 years of experience working with children, youth, and families,
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (training maybe accessed through Sources),
• and a clear criminal record check and a full Class 5 driver’s license (with a clean driving abstract).

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

Reporting to: Manager of Behavior Support Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Class 5 Driver’s License and clean driving abstract (mandatory)
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (preferred)
• 3-year’s of experience in a similar role (preferred)
• Clear criminal record check (mandatory)
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (training maybe accessed through Sources)

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain client records
• Participates in program evaluation
• Contributes to a strong and supportive team environment
• Schedules and attends meetings
• Maintain a caseload and provide direct services to families referred to the program
• Ensures that all Society policies and procedures are followed

PROGRAM-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Empowers parents by providing them with support, resources, and information.
• Helps families learn about relevant local, regional, and national services, resources, voluntary organization, and information agencies that are available.
• Assists families with applications for relevant local, regional, or national services, resources, equipment, and financial support that is available.
• Liaises with a regional health multidisciplinary assessment team.
• Assists families with advocating for their child.
• Develops and facilitates parent-to-parent support mechanisms and community engagement events.
  Physical Demands of Job: Lifting/Pulling/Pushing - 25%, Walking/Moving Around - 25%, Sitting - 75%, Time Spent Outside - 25%
  Cognitive Demands of Job: Independent Work - 50%, Task Memorization - 50%, Changing Priorities/Deadlines - 50%, Writing/Reading - 75%