POSITION SUMMARY The FASD Program Mentor will be responsible for providing a support system that will assist clients & families, by applying the Home Visitation Model of Care. Mentorship will include the development of a comprehensive service plan that includes support for family dynamics, addictions and overall wellbeing. Duties will include conducting family assessments, developing and implementing short term interventions (including drug & alcohol treatment) through effective case management to stabilize families in crisis and refer to existing community resources for longer term client & family support programs

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Reports to: FASD Coordinator

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develops comprehensive service plans that meet the needs of the client/family.
- In conjunction with the family and client, identifies and prioritizes client/family goals and needed services that will assist with client/family stabilization (i.e., income support, treatment services, housing, food, clothing, etc.) in the form of a Service Plan.
- Develops and organizes Comprehensive Service Plan reviews with client/family and partnering agencies.
- Facilitates client/family access to essential services.
- Liaises with Partnering Agencies as needed and makes referral in Child Protection Services when necessary (i.e., risk assessment).
- Refers client/families to appropriate services within the community.
- Assist the Coordinator in the development and implementation of a quality improvement plan.
- Keep updated on drug and alcohol trends.
- Participates in extensive training as identified by the Coordinator.
- Supports and reinforces the principles, purpose and processes associated with the program.




- Advocate for the individual and/or family to other service areas and organizations in regard to a diagnosis and implications of an FASD diagnosis
- Teaches basic life skills and assist the client/families with parenting and household management.
- Seek reliable housing options to secure a safe environment for the family and children (Includes on and off reserve agencies).
- Maintains efforts to access ‘hard to reach’ clients/families who have not refused services, but have not fully accepted services as well.
- Promotes and maintains good public relations
- Ensures client confidentiality in all matters related to diagnosis and file management
- Maintains and strengthens positive working relationships with other service providers
- Uses multiple approaches to establish contact with families on creative outreach.
- Provides mentorship and support to professionals and paraprofessionals.
- Ensure consent and release forms are signed for the gathering of client information
- Ability to conduct interviews covering extremely sensitive and confidential issues
- Provides supportive team atmosphere to staff and associated professionals.
- Assists the Coordinator with public presentations regarding the program.
- Establishes and nurtures relationships among partnering agencies, service providers,



schools, professionals and businesses to maximize community knowledge of the program services
- Report to Coordinator for weekly clinical supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

- Minimum of a Certification in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Addictions or related Human Services field; preferred Diploma.

Experience

- One (1) year experience in the addictions field.
- Exceptional computer skills
- Familiarity in working with medical and professional individuals/organizations
- Extensive knowledge in working with the First Nations community; knowledge of Blackfoot culture and/or language an asset

- REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge, Skills and abilities:

- Knowledge of interviewing and information gathering techniques
- Demonstrates a high level of writing ability; able to write reports in a coherent and competent manner
- Ability to provide tactful, courteous and effective service with Siksika Nation clients, agencies, and relevant parties
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients and to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner
- Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently
- Works with minimal supervision
- Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail
- Responds appropriately to supervision; listens to others and responds appropriately
- Follows the appropriate policy and cooperates with supervisor
- Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information

📌 FASD Program Mentor (Alberta)
🏢 Siksika Health Services
📍 Alberta