Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Diagnostic Coordinator

Position Summary

Reporting to the Client Services Manager – Rehabilitation Services the FASD Diagnostic Coordinator facilitates and coordinates access to FASD diagnostic clinics and FASD support services for referred children and youth within Southern Health-Santé Sud. These services are offered in collaboration with the Manitoba FASD Centre, Rehab Centre for Children, located at Specialized Services for Children & Youth (SSCY). The Manitoba FASD Centre is responsible to provide oversight of clinical standards for the assessment and diagnosis of FASD to the FASD Provincial Diagnostic Coordinators. The FASD Diagnostic Coordinator, in conjunction with the Manitoba FASD Centre, provides a range of services relating to the referral, assessment and follow-up process, education to family and community, multidisciplinary team development, data collection and building of networks and community capacity within Southern Health Santé Sud. The incumbent exercises the appropriate high level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in a relevant allied health care discipline

• Current registration in good standing with applicable association or college

• Basic knowledge of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

• Broad knowledge of systems including child welfare, education and health

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in direct client services with children and youth

• Minimum two (2) years’ working with families and relevant systems (e.g. Child welfare, Health Care, Education, Mental Health)

• Minimum two (2) years providing leadership in team or organization context, including workshop leadership

• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated effective decision making, and problem-solving skills

• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with management and staff within the region as well as appropriate outside vendors and agencies

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Demonstrated learning related to cultural competence

• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required

• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job

• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums

• Good work and attendance record

Conditions of Employment

• Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate.
• All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.