FASD: The Prevention Conversation: A Shared Responsibility

Adolescent Prevention Facilitator

• Part-time/approximately 0.5 FTE
• $32,138.10/contract year
• Contract Period: February 23, 2026 – March 31, 2026 |  Renewal term: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027

The Adolescent Prevention Facilitator (APF), hired by the South East Alberta FASD Network will increase awareness and prevention of FASD in Alberta, through participation in the FASD–The Prevention Conversation: A Shared Responsibility Project.

Through various presentations, workshops, training opportunities, conversations and the use of social media engaging health and social service providers, educators, and community individuals, the APF will increase FASD awareness and prevention across the region within the adolescent population, specifically those 12-17 years old.

Education and Experience

• A degree or diploma in the field of Health, Education, Human and/or Social Services (Child and Youth Care) or related field, is required
• A minimum of 2 years related employment experience, e.g. high risk  populations, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder or community development
• Alberta Class 5 License and a reliable vehicle, available at all times

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of FASD
• Knowledge of Community Development and ability to enhance community capacity
• Ability to promote FASD to health and social service agencies, women of child bearing age and their partners, and community groups in a creative manner
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Public Speaking ability
• Ability to facilitate change in attitudes and beliefs
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, result oriented, good time management, strong organizational, problem solving and advocacy skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel programs / computer literate / and be social media savvy.
• Familiarity with issues of poverty, homelessness and community
• Familiarity working with high risk populations and an understanding of Aboriginal and other cultures, history and current issues

The competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Only those candidates requiring an interview will be contacted. All other applicants, we thank you for your interest.

Please submit via email noting ‘Adolescent Prevention Facilitator’ in subject line to:
Myrna Stark
Executive Director
South East Alberta FASD Network
#750 3rd St. SE.
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Email: myrna@sandflymarketing.ca