Foster Care Worker

1 week ago


Edmonton, Canada McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association - Edmonton and North Full time

**Foster Care Worker**

**(Full-Time, Permanent)**

**About the position**:
McMan’s Edmonton Foster Care Program is looking for a Foster Care Worker. Foster Care Workers are responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring effective intervention programming for youth in Foster Care. You will assure the continuous physical, emotional and developmental well-being of the youth while they are in the Foster Care program, and act as an ongoing support and resource to the Foster Parents.

**Hours: Monday thru Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm; 40 hours per week (may need to work later hours on occasion)**

**Location: Edmonton, Alberta.**

**What you’ll do**:

- Directly supervise via phone contacts and home visits; all activities of Foster Parents related to the service plan and the care of the youth
- Model and reinforce appropriate social and daily living skills within the program and community
- Promote community inclusion by ensuring youth are being supported with their interests, activities, and events in the community
- Effectively counsel youth and Foster Parents, utilizing strong observational and listening skills
- Provide the youth and Foster Parents with information and guidance on how to access and use various networks of support
- Complete case management and daily documentation

**What you bring**:

- Completion of a Degree or Diploma in the Human Services field
- Six (6) months of directly related experience in family/youth work, Foster Care experience preferred
- Equivalencies may be considered
- Police Information Check including the Vulnerable Persons Sector Check (from within the last 6 months)
- Children Services Intervention Record Check (from within the last 6 months)
- Emergency First Aid-Level C CPR + AED
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license, current drivers abstract, reliable vehicle and auto insurance **are required**
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good mediation, counseling, teaching and program planning skills
- Demonstrated ability to successfully deal with stressful situations
- Knowledge of behavioural intervention skills

**What’s in it for you**:

- The salary for this position is $27.90-$31.40 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
- An opportunity to make a difference in the lives of youth and their families
- A chance to work with a team of dedicated staff
- A benefits package is offered
- Generous paid time off
- Opportunities for professional growth and development; paid training
- A commitment to a healthy work life balance
- The ability to work for an agency that appreciates **YOU**

**Closing Date**: December 16, 2024

**Competition Number**: EFC-05 (Please include on cover letter or resume)

**Address: 11016 127 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 0T2**
- **We thank you for your interest; however, only selected applicants will be contacted.**_
- #INDLP_

Pay: $27.90-$31.40 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you have 6 months experience in Family or youth work?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence & abstract, vehicle & insurance (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-12-16



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