Foster Care Support Worker, Full-time

6 days ago

Edmonton, Canada WJS Canada Full time

**The Program**

WJS Canada provides social services to children, youth, adults and families facing difficulties. We take a personalized, trauma-informed approach to care in an environment of cultural respect and support. We provide foster and kinship parents the tools and resources to help them meet the needs of the youth in their care.

**In Your Role You Will**
- Provide flexible and responsive support to develop and implement competency-based training and coordinate professional supports to address ongoing needs of foster care providers.
- Provide regular scheduled and unscheduled monitoring visits to homes.
- Complete SAFE home studies as required.
- Work with caregivers to develop relevant service plans to ensure youth in homes are successful.
- Assist foster care providers in developing emergency response, safety, and contingency planning.
- Ensure foster care homes are operating in accordance to licensing, CARF standards, and legislated requirements.
- Maintain current contact notes and program reports. Prepare and submit reports as per specifications and deadlines.
- Establish trusting relationships with care providers in order to assist in development of all required skills and competencies.
- Attend and provide information at multidisciplinary case management meetings.
- Participate in quality improvement and risk management planning. Provide crisis intervention as necessary.
- Represent WJS with professionalism and respect within our communities.
- Adhere to ethical/professional standards, performing all program activities in accordance with WJS policies and procedures as well as program specific policies, Children and Family policies, accreditation and core standards.
- Accommodate and respect cultural, social and religious heritage.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required.

**The Position**

The Foster Care Support Worker (FCSW) works directly with the foster care providers, offering ongoing support and training to encourage positive relationships and achieve the best outcomes for both youth and caregivers. The FCSW conducts needs assessments and develops recommendations to enhance service quality for those served. The FCSW performs home visits to ensure that care providers are effectively trained and culturally aware.

The Foster Care Support Worker will recruit, orient and train new foster families based on established criteria and, complete SAFE (Structured Analysis Family Evaluation) home studies as required with each contracted provider. They also connect foster families with community support resources, plan for transitions, and monitor quality of care.

This position reports the Foster Care Program Manager.

Scheduling
One (1) permanent full-time position, with scheduled shifts of 40hrs per week:

- Primary weekly schedule of Monday through Friday, 0830-1630
- Requires flexibility with evening and weekend scheduling, to accommodate the needs of the children and families within the program.

**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.**
- MINIMUM two (2) years related experience in case management, working with foster families
- College Diploma in Social work or Human Services field
- Familiarity/experience with accreditation standards for monitoring Foster Homes and Child in Care programs
- Must have the ability to work collaboratively in conflict situations
- Class 5 driver’s license with a clear driving abstract, reliable vehicle and proof of insurability
- Clear Criminal Record check with Vulnerable Sector Check
- Clear Child Intervention Record check

Additional Requirements:

- Valid CPR / First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain during probation)
- Valid Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate and Conflict Resolution Certificate

**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**
- Work/life balance
- Learning and career development opportunities
- Competitive wages and salaries
- Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees
- Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees within Alberta
- Professional development opportunities and job-related training
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Long Service Milestone rewards
- Employee referral bonus program

**Website reference**

**Closing Statement**

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