At a Glance
- Tasks: Support youth with FASD in transitioning to adult services and build community partnerships.
- Company: Join the Lakeland Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, a leader in supportive services.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, work in a dynamic environment, and make a real difference.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Empower youth and families while contributing to a meaningful mission in your community.
- Qualifications: High school diploma and three years of experience with high-risk populations required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Location: Cold Lake, Bonnyville, St. Paul, or Lac La Biche
The Lakeland Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (LCFASD) has been providing Diagnostic, Intervention and Prevention of FASD services since 2000. We are known across the province and nationwide for our novel, non-judgmental, supportive services.
Our Vision: We envision a region with no new FASD births and where currently affected individuals are well supported.
Our Mission: To establish and ensure that accurate information about FASD, and effective prevention, diagnosis and support services are available in the region.
About the Role: The Transition Coordinator is a member of the LCFASD team, with specific direction in transition services for youth diagnosed with an FASD. Under the authority of the Executive Director, the Transition Coordinator assumes responsibility for carrying out assigned duties while maintaining the integrity of the LCFASD, confidentiality and all other policies outlined in the Policy manual.
Key Responsibilities:
- Determine the program opportunities in adult services for individuals with FASD.
- Develop a comprehensive process for youth and families to transition to adult services in the least complicated manner.
- Work with youth diagnosed with FASD to better understand their needs.
- Establish relationships with youth and adult services to better meet the needs of young adults with FASD entering.
- Review LCFASD files to determine statistical information on the number of youth needing services and contacting to see if they need assistance.
- Maintain statistical information on youth.
- Keep community agencies resourced with FASD.
- Support agencies through the transition process.
- Assist LCFASD in determining when youth clients should be transferred to an adult case manager.
- Work with other agencies to learn what services are available.
- Develop a good working knowledge of programming, educational opportunities, and services outside the LSA in order to assist families and LCFASD.
- Build strong working relationships/partnerships.
- Communicate and work in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Provide education and training.
What you bring to LCFASD:
Qualifications:
- High school diploma.
- Minimum three years of direct community-based experience working with high-risk populations.
- Must be culturally competent.
- Verbal and written communication skills, ranging from individual case management to collaborating with community agencies and speaking in front of large groups.
Assets:
- Post-secondary education in human services or related field will be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of applying relational theory to client care considered an asset.
- Knowledge of FASD will be considered an asset.
Skills:
- Non-judgmental, open, honest & willingness to learn about diverse cultures and communities.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
- Verbal and written communication.
- Advocacy.
- Positive role modelling.
- Flexibility.
Conditions of Employment:
- Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Screening).
- Child Intervention Record Check.
- A current Class 5 driver’s license, satisfactory driver’s abstract and good insurance history is necessary to be insured by LCFASD, as transportation of clients is required.
- This position will require driving and use of personal vehicle when the LCFASD vehicle is not available.
- Proof of third-party insurance in the amount of 2 million dollars is required.
Transition Coordinator employer: LCFASD
The Lakeland Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (LCFASD) is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Located in the beautiful region of Cold Lake, Bonnyville, St. Paul, or Lac La Biche, LCFASD offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth while making a significant impact on the lives of youth with FASD. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that values creativity, advocacy, and community engagement, ensuring that every team member plays a vital role in achieving our mission of prevention and support.
