Foster Caregivers

6 days ago


Edmonton, Canada WJS Canada Full time

**The Program**

Foster Care at WJS Canada goes beyond providing housing for children and youth in care. It’s about creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where children and youth can thrive while embracing their culture and diversity. Our goal is to connect dependable, compassionate adults with children and youth who need them most, fostering brighter futures one home at a time.

**In Your Role You Will**
- Provide a safe, inclusive, and nurturing home for children and youth in need.
- Encourage connections with the child/youth's biological family members, where appropriate.

Celebrate and integrate the child/youth’s cultural identity by:

- Attending cultural activities and events
- Participating in ceremonies
- Incorporating cultural elements like food, music, and art into daily life

Additional information and questions related to the specifics of the Foster Caregiver role, can be directed to Shayleigh Mandrusiak, Foster Care Program Manager:

- 780-201-3840

**The Position**

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals who are ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and youth through both foster care and respite care.

These positions will require 24 hour per day availability. Available positions will vary and be required on an ongoing basis.

Suitability of the applicant will be determined through a screening process based on an agency interview and screening, reference checks, submission of required documentation (including a criminal record search on all persons over 18 years of age that reside in the home, current first aid certification and a medical fitness confirmation).

Compensation to be determined.

**Mandatory Pre-Employment Screenings and Checks**

**Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.**

To join our network of foster caregivers and respite providers, you must meet the following qualifications:

- A clear Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Record Check
- A valid Driver’s License and clean Driver’s Abstract
- Current First Aid certification
- Three (3) references
- Willingness to participate in ongoing training to enhance your caregiving skills

**What WJS Canada Does**

WJS helps individuals thrive in their communities through a variety of programs and services, including:

- Community-based homes and residential care
- Supportive Independent living
- Family support services, including respite care
- Day programs, community involvement, employment
- Behaviour, emotional and mental health support

**Our Employees Enjoy**

At WJS Canada, trust, strong connections, innovation and results are the pillars of our mandate. We manage by developing our core strength: our people. We give employees the tools to do the job, developing their competence and their confidence, by conducting training programs to ensure professional development and build skills, employee morale, employee safety, health, loyalty and satisfaction.

**Website reference**

**Closing Statement**

Equal-Opportunity Employer


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