Therapeutic Foster Care

2 weeks ago

Calgary, Canada Wood’s Homes Full time
Therapeutic Foster Care - Calgary - Foster Caregivers

Calgary, AB, Canada Req #668

Thursday, April 4, 2024

We Never Give up.

Wood's Homes is a not-for-profit mental health center based in Calgary, Alberta, with locations across Alberta. Our mission is to build good mental health and well-being so everyone can thrive in their community and children, young people and families can grow through trusted mental health services. Are you a passionate and dedicated individual interested in making a difference in the lives of children, youth and families? Are you committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates diverse voices at every level?Then, we want you to join the Wood's Homes team.

Wood's Homes is looking for TherapeuticCaregivers ( or Home Fire Keepers) in Calgary for our Therapeutic Foster Care Program.

Program Description:

Our Therapeutic Foster Care Program addresses the need for a culturally informed therapeutic model in which the lived experiences of Indigenous children are paramount. The program considers cultural knowledge to be the foundation upon which family-based care is built.

The Significance of Home Fire Keepers:

Home Fire Keepers is derived from the ceremonial concept of ‘tending the Home Fires.’ Tending the Home Fires reflects the aspects of building community for those who have experienced disconnection from community and culture. Our definition of Home Fire signifies a vital or creative center that keeps a feeling of connection and hope in daily life.Role Summary:

The Home Fire Keeper will provide in-home care to young people who have experienced a disconnection from their community and culture The caregiver will tend to the emotional, spiritual, physical and cognitive development of the child by helping to find positive reconnection.

Expectations:

Home Fire Keepers are fully supported by a team of youth specialists, cultural leads, and a clinician. Wood’s Homes’Home Fire Keepers are:

  • Highly-valued partners and key contributors in the planning and delivery of the service as collaboration and transparency drive communication.
  • Learners who strive for continuous improvement and growth. They are well-trained, well-supported, and well-grounded in feeling safe and gaining knowledge and competence.
  • Provided with knowledge, skills, proactive support, and crisis intervention 24/7 as well as regular respite.
  • Supported by cultural supports including Elders, knowledge keepers, cultural allies, and community members with culturally competent responses and intervention within appropriate protocols.
  • The centre of the circle of care surrounding the child or youth with a Treatment Team.
  • Responsive and relationally attuned caregivers with an understanding of trauma, healthy development, positive parenting, and quality caregiving.

Requirements:

  • Home Fire Keepers are required to be available in their homes.
  • Home Fire Keepers will have previous experience caring for youth and managing challenging behaviours.
  • Participation in extensive training prior to client intakes.

Compensation:

  • Foster Caregivers will receive tax-free daily compensation starting at $110.00/child.
  • Participation in training will be compensated.
  • Compensatory increases based on years of service.
Application Troubleshooting
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  • If you are unable to submit your application successfully, please ensure that your Dayforce profile is complete as an incomplete profile will prevent you from applying to an internal job posting:
- Login to Dayforce under 'Employee with WFM'

- Click on your Profile Image (top right) and select 'Profile' from the drop-down menu

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- Log back in and submit your application via Dayforce Careers


If you have followed all of the troubleshooting tips listed above and you are still experiencing issues, please reach out to hr.recruitment@woodshomes.ca

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