Foster Care Manager

5 months ago


Edmonton, Canada Ben Calf Robe Society Full time

**Purpose**

The primary role of this position provides support, guidance, leadership and supervision of foster parents and staff. This position also responds to complex queries and situations of the foster care program.

**Responsibilities and Activities**

Capacity and professionalism to work in a high pressure, stressful atmosphere while assisting program staff. Requires good working knowledge of the Child Intervention, Family Enhancement, Permanency Planning, Adoptions, Post-Adoption Support, Foster Care, Child Care Licensing and Family Support for Children with Disabilities programs.

Responsible for ensuring legislation, regulations, policy, and procedures are followed.
- Assess children and youth’s needs
- Process and maintain records of foster parents
- Document child, youth, and foster parent information
- Generate reports
- Monitor and advise on expenditures as per Government guidelines
- Ensure licensing requirements of foster homes are met
- Prepare and administer foster home licensing packages
- Attend monthly foster parent meetings
- Attend home visits and other appointments related to foster families and children
- Acts as liaison between Child Care workers, Child Intervention workers, Family Support for Children with Disabilities workers and Administrative Support Staff
- Understanding of Indigenous governance systems and structures
- A knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, practices, communities, history and the current environment (Bill C-92)
- Advocate for child, youth and family

**Education and Skill Requirements**
- Degree or Diploma in a Human Services field
- Must have current registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers
- Clear Criminal Record Check and Intervention Record Check
- Standard First Aid / CPR
- Suicide Intervention
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License
- Experience working with children, youth and families
- Knowledge of child development and the impact of environment and organic factors
- Advanced skills in Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
- Excellent keyboarding skills
- Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Critical thinking and assessment skills
- Ability to interact with others in a professional and timely manner
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with staff, clients and stakeholders
- Be able to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks and projects while carrying out ongoing responsibilities
- Demonstrate initiative, sound judgement, and attention to detail relating to assigned responsibilities
- Commitment to confidentiality, tact and diplomacy
- Flexible

**We Offer**
- Competitive compensation benefits package
- RRSP Contribution
- Training and development opportunities
- Personal/sick days

**Working Conditions**

Office Hours 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Rotational On-call, while adhering to the Ben Calf Robe Society Personnel and Program Policy and Procedure Manual.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call

Work Location: In person


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