FASD Community Specialist, Part-Time

In Your Role You Will

• Conduct home visits and phone consultations with FASD clients & families in the Slave Lake & Wabasca region.
• Help individuals understand the diagnostic process, connect with diagnostic clinics and accompany individuals to appointments.
• Assist affected individuals (and family members, caregivers, educators, service providers, counselors, etc.) in developing positive daily living strategies.
• Decrease risk taking behaviors through harm reduction strategies
• Develop strength-based case management plans, interventions and opportunities to build new, positive relationships.
• Make referrals to other services/agencies i.e., AADAC, AISH, justice agencies, housing, treatment/health related services, shelters, Food Bank, Integrative Behaviour Support Services, Parenting Programs, etc.
• Advocate for individuals and educate the community on the specific needs and issues of persons with FASD.

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