Fasd/Maternal Child Health Coordiantor

FASD/MCH Coordinator

The Yorkton Tribal Council is seeking one (1) highly motivated individual for the position of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder/Maternal Child Health Coordinator.

Reporting to the Director of Health and Social Development, the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Maternal Child Health Coordinator position is responsible to provide relevant educational programs to Parent Mentors in the six YTC-affiliated communities.

Duties:

• Assist in proposal writing

• Maintain confidential record of client interactions ensuring each case is properly documents

• Access and address training needs (personal and parent mentor)

• Maintain notes relating to community contacts, presentations and workshops

• Provide care support to children and families living with FASD

• Ensure traditional, holistic and new healing methods to medical model’s best practices

• Provide specific Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder training to raise awareness

• Conduct Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder workshops and presentations

• Attend meetings, maintain notes and record suggestions for future presentations and programs

• Conduct all tasks with regard to any or relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

• Participate in various communities and boards related to program activities and responsibilities

• Must manage a number of people, priorities and projects at one time, and may have to respond to emergency or crisis situations

• Required to manage a number of priorities at one time

• Must be aware of all YTC health and social development programming along with relevant legislation, policies and procedures

• Travel to communities on a regular basis in all weather conditions while ensuring personal safety

• Work irregular or extended hours to complete special requests and/or projects

• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Maternal Child Health Coordinator will liaise with government agencies relating to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Maternal Child Health Coordinator programming and health initiatives

• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• must have a Diploma and specialized training in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, facilitator and mediation training or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

• a minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing counseling and/or addictions programs supported by the knowledge and understanding of First Nations language, culture, traditions and social issues.

• Must be willing to travel and must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle and must submit a current Criminal Record Check.

• Work irregular or extended hours to complete special requests and/or projects

• Must manage a number of people, priorities and projects at one time, and may have to respond to emergency or crisis situations

• The environment requires excellent organizational, time management and stress management skills

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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Salary: To Commensurate with qualifications. A combination of education, relevant training and work experience will be considered.

On the basis that YTC’s primary purpose is to serve the needs of Indigenous persons, YTAI may give preference to Indigenous persons as a special plan designed to promote employment equity and prevent disadvantages, under S. 16 of the Canadian Human Rights Act and as a designated equity group under The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code;

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: Sunday, January 07, 2024, at midnight

Please submit resume applications and cover letters to:

Attention: Human Resources – Ajay Tadi

Yorkton Tribal Administration Inc,

Suit 102-506 Broadway Street West,

Yorkton, Saskatchewan, S3N 0P3

FAX: 306.786.6264

***Only those candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. Shortlist candidates must be willing to provide a current original copy of the Canadian Criminal Records with Vulnerable Sector Check at the time of the interview and three (3) written reference

Job Type: Full-time

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-01-07