Foster Parent

2 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Canada Mara Home and Health Services Inc Full time

**Job Title**: Specialized Foster Parent / Caregiver
**Company**: Mara Home and Health Services
**Location**: Primarily in Winnipeg, Manitoba
**Preference**: Applicants with Indigenous or Métis descent

Job Summary:
We are seeking Specialized Foster Parent/Caregiver with Mara Home and Health Services, to provide primary support and nurturing care for children under our care. This rewarding and impactful role involves providing direct care and wrap-around supports from our organization and partner resources. You will work within a team to provide comprehensive case management services and a holistic circle of care. Our aim is to ensure the stability, guidance, and unconditional love that children who have experienced trauma, behavioral challenges, or other adversities need to heal and thrive.

**Duties**:

- Provide nurturing care and guidance to youth with behavioral or emotional challenges.
- Implement strategies learned through specialized training to help children develop coping skills and emotional regulation.
- Offer a supportive environment for children exposed to trauma.
- Utilize specialized techniques to assist youth in processing experiences and building strengths.
- Maintain a safe and nurturing environment, especially for youth facing legal issues.
- Assist in navigating circumstances and accessing resources and services.
- Serve as a role model and advocate for youth well-being.
- Engage in ongoing crisis intervention and maintain partnerships with support resources.
- Collaborate with Mara Team for culturally relevant support.
- Plan and deliver services with resources focused on long-term wellbeing.

**Skills**:

- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children, birth families, social workers, and other professionals
- Patience, empathy, and understanding to support children who may have experienced trauma or difficult circumstances
- Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and handle unexpected challenges
- Ability to provide a stable and nurturing environment for children in your care
- Willingness to undergo training specific to the needs of children in foster care.
- Knowledge of Indigenous perspectives, First Nations culture, and traditional philosophies.
- Experience in human services or caregiving roles, with a preference for knowledge in Addictions, Mental Health, and Trauma.
- Satisfactory Child Abuse, Vulnerable Person Check, and Criminal Record Check.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to speak Anishinaabe is preferred.

**Support for Caregivers**:

- Fee for Service and funds for child needs.
- A home in Winnipeg or rural Manitoba, with property maintenance services.
- Weekly contact and visits from our Case Managers and Wellness Team.
- Comprehensive orientation, training, and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Access to respite and in-home support, peer support, and monthly meetings.
- Opportunities for attending conferences and recognition events.

**How to Apply**:
We look forward to welcoming you to our team and working together to provide a nurturing and supportive environment for the children under our care.

If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and meet the requirements outlined above, we encourage you to apply. Together, we can create a brighter future for our children.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Commission pay
- Overtime pay
- Signing bonus
- Tips

Application question(s):

- Are you of Indigenous or Metis?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-30



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