01 Aug
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Enviros WSA
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Calgary
01 Aug
Enviros WSA
Calgary
FASD Clinic Coordinator Position (40hours/week) ENVIROS – Who We Are Enviros is an innovative social services agency that provides critical, individualized programs to children, youth, adults and families in vulnerable situations to meet their desired outcomes and wellness. Enviros helps our clients make strength-based changes to move to independence within a healthy community. Enviros focuses programs on the unique needs of individual clients practicing experiential learning to provide opportunities for personal discovery and growth.
Enviros focus is on building relationships and is the foundation of the work we do. This enables clients to develop skills, healthy trust, and independence. Since our founding in 1976, Enviros has been an early adopter of new evidence-based best practices and has developed and informed other leading practices.
Why People Choose Enviros
Simply stated, our vision is: “Reimagined lives, fulfilling potential and thriving in community”. The Program – Enviros Neurodevelopmental Assessment & Diagnostic Centre (NDC) NDC is Enviros’ Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Diagnostic and Assessment Clinic for both children and adults. Enviros NDC is the only FASD clinic in Southern Alberta completing assessments for the Calgary Youth Courts.
Our multidisciplinary team delivers comprehensive FASD assessments, diagnostic services, and follow-up support, helping individuals and families better understand FASD and transition to long-term, meaningful supports.
Nationally Recognized Leadership
Enviros NDC is recognized nationally for innovation and excellence in improving outcomes for individuals with FASD. The Position – Clinic Coordinator The Clinic Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating FASD assessments, managing intake processes and writing FASD assessment reports with collaboration with the multi-disciplinary Clinical Team (which includes a psychologist, physician and social worker).
The Clinic
Coordinator will also assist, along with the Clinical Team, in providing recommendations to individuals who have been recently diagnosed with FASD to better understand their unique strengths and provide individualized referrals to support some of their complex needs. The Coordinator, along with the Supervisor and Manager, will promote strong community partnerships; including collaboration with the Justice sector.
As well as participate in ongoing training to achieve a solid level of understanding of the FASD assessment and diagnostic processes, the most recent Canadian guidelines and recommended FASD clinic best practices.
Duties Will Include
Acts as the first point of contact for individuals as they enter the diagnostic process
Process and procedures for clinic
Work with clients and/or families to ensure all supporting documentation is completed
Supports and interacts with individuals and/or families in a way that incorporates their needs, perspective, preference and experience.
Educates individuals and /or families on the diagnostic process and what to expect at each appointment; assist the individuals and/or families in getting to each appointment
Manage intake processes
Coordination of referrals
Consult with relevant professionals in collecting data for assessment- including court assessments
Work closely with clinicians on team
Conduct intake and interview of clients, family and biological mother’s (including clarification of expectations, obtaining relevant family, social, educational history, and prenatal alcohol history as required, description of current concerns)
Facilitate completion of standardized questionnaires
Coordinate multi-disciplinary team assessments
Educate social service providers in the referral and assessment process for FASD
Communicate best practice strategies based on assessment results
Collaborate with community and intersectoral groups and assist with community capacity building for pre and post assessment education and support
Create and deliver presentations to stakeholders regarding FASD and best practice
Submit data for reports as required
Maintain training standards as required
Write FASD assessment reports in collaboration with the Clinical Team Qualifications Minimum degree in nursing, social work or other related health/social services field is required
Ability to create and maintain effective team relationships
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
Robust organizational skills
Experience working with teams of various professional backgrounds
Experience interviewing clients where sensitive and emotional information may be shared
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Have a knowledge and understanding of FASD
Cultural sensitivity and intercultural skills
Computer literacy
Clear Criminal and Child Intervention check completed How to Apply: https://enviros.sagehcm.com/jobs/332/1/#161/apply Enviros believes in the power of diversity and we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply. Additionally, Enviros is committed to having a workforce of skilled and diversified representation of the population we serve.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however in our commitment to the population we serve, preference will be given to candidates self-identifying as an Indigenous Person. Pre‑Employment Background Check Requirements As a condition of employment, all staff working for Enviros are required to complete: Intervention Record Check (IRC)
Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) Both checks must be completed prior to the employee’s start date. Please note that this process can take up to six (6) weeks to complete. Enviros will accept IRCs and Criminal Record Checks with VSC that are no more than six (6) months old at the time of hire.
Applicants may choose to apply for these checks in advance of being selected for an interview or employment by clicking the links below and following the required process to avoid potential delays in commencement if you are the successful candidate. Please be aware that initiating these checks does not guarantee advancement in the recruitment process.
Apply Here Intervention Record
Check (IRC) https://irc-client-prod.azurewebsites.net/irc Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) https://www.policesolutions.ca/checks/services/calgary/
📌 FASD Clinic Coordinator (Calgary)
🏢 Enviros WSA
📍 Calgary