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This is a full-time position (40 hours/week).
As a Community Worker, you work in a team setting to provide mentoring and support to caregivers raising children affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in the Edmonton area. Using your knowledge of FASD and ability to assess families’ needs as well as your awareness of community programs, you link families to the resources they need to be successful. Mentors also assist families to access tools and strategies, access services for diagnosis where required and/or appropriate, and assist families in the adjustment in living with children affected by FASD, in order to decrease the risk of secondary disabilities.
Your Degree/Diploma in Social Services (or equivalent) combined with two years experience working in the Social Services field have prepared you for this challenging and rewarding role. Knowledge of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, family stresses, grief and loss, addictions and community-based services make you an ideal candidate. A vehicle and valid Operator's Licence is required.
Location: Edmonton
We offer flexibility, a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive working environment.
Police Information Check, Intervention Record Check and/or summary of driving record are conditions of employment and the financial responsibility of the candidate.
Please send resume, quoting the competition number 10-189, before August 4, 2010 to:
Catholic Social Services
Human Resources
8815-99 Street
Edmonton, AB
Fax: (780) 439-3154
www.catholicsocialservices.ab.ca
We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer Serving and Employing People of
all Faiths and Cultures Since 1961
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