Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Diagnostic Coordinator

Requisition ID: 368530

Competition #: AH-24-130

Position Control #: 111-715101040-P242-01

Posting End Date: Open until filled

Site: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Work Location: Portage District General Hospital

Department / Unit: Rehabilitation Services

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MGEU Prof Tech

Anticipated Start and End Date: December 09, 2024 - February 05, 2026

Position Type: Maternity/Parental Leave Term

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days, may be required to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays

Daily Hours Worked: 7.25 hour shifts

Wage Rate: As Per MGEU Prof Tech Collective Agreement

Term Condition: Maternity/parental leave of absence term may expire sooner than indicated, subject to minimum notice of two (2) weeks or one pay period whichever is longer

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.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

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This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.