Tag: FASD

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Now Hiring: Part-Time Program Administrative Assistant

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📍 Grande Prairie | 20 hrs./week | $26/hr.

The Northwest Peace FASD Society is looking for a friendly, organized, and dependable Program Administrative Assistant to join our Grande Prairie team!

You’ll support daily office operations, assist with scheduling and communications, and help keep our workplace running smoothly. Perfect for someone who enjoys steady weekday hours and meaningful community work.

Schedule:
Monday–Thursday | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Includes unpaid time off over summer (2 weeks in July + 2 weeks in August) and Christmas break.

What You Bring:
✔ Office or admin experience
✔ Great communication and organization skills
✔ Comfort with Microsoft Office
✔ A positive, team-focused attitude

We Offer:
💰 $26/hour | 20 hours per week
🌿Two weeks paid vacation per year
💬 Supportive, family-friendly environment

About Us:
Northwest Peace FASD Society is a nonprofit supporting individuals and families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder across the Northwest Peace Region.

Apply Today!
Send your resume and cover letter to:
📧 Gwen Vekved, Executive Director — Gwen@nwfasd.ca  Deadline Nov. 10th at Noon

Come make a difference in your community with us!

Information & Events

FASD definition

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In order to promote a common language about FASD and to minimize misinterpretation of key issues, CanFASD has developed a standard definition of FASD. Standard definitions are needed to ensure consistency in administrative, clinical, and research operations.
The Canada FASD Research Network recommends using the following definition when writing FASD policy, developing supports, and providing services for individuals with FASD across Canada to promote accurate and consistent language when referring to FASD:
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a diagnostic t erm used to describe impacts on the brain and body of
individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol.
FASD is a lifelong disability. Individuals with FASD will experience some degree of challenges in their daily
living, and need support with motor skills, physical h ealth, learning, memory, attention, communication,
emotional regulation, and social skills to reach their full potential.
Each individual with FASD is unique and ha s areas of both strengths and challenges.