Parent Service - Family Resource Specialist
- Classification: Parent Service
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Complex Care Program
- Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 19-JUN-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 22-JUL-2024
- Temporary End Date: 01-AUG-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $32.76
- Maximum Salary: $43.50
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of post-secondary degree or diploma.
Additional Required Qualifications:Completion of post-secondary degree in social work, public health or other relevant health care related field. Minimum 2 years' experience offering resource supports and referrals to community programs and services. Minimum 2 years' experience working in pediatrics. Extensive knowledge of social and community support programs focused on children with medical complexities. Knowledge of federal, provincial, regional and local resources and financial support programs for low-income families. Competent in conducting a financial assessment using strength-based approach. Efficiency working in an electronic health record system; Connect Care. Experience with Indigenous family supports and programs (e.g., Jordan's Principle, NIHB). Strong understanding of the principles of Patient & Family Centred Care and demonstrated ability to practice these principles to improve patient and family experience. Excellent current knowledge of community supports and services in Alberta and Calgary for low-income families and those related to child health needs and to tax or other child/family benefits. Strong computer skills and be capable of working within an electronic health record and show competency with other systems.
Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience working with vulnerable families with medically complex children.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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