Foster Parent

1 week ago

Red Deer, Canada Unlimited Potential Community Services Full time

**Unlimited Potential Community Services empowers individuals and families to reach their full potential and enhance community well-being.**

**FULL-TIME FOSTER PARENT - Central and Edmonton Region**

Unlimited Potential Community Services (UP) is a non-profit charitable society that has been providing quality support and treatment since 1987. Our goal is to restore stability and hope in the lives of children, youth, adults, and families so they can achieve personal independence and family unity. UP believes cultural tradition is an important part of the healing process and we incorporate the culture and traditions of the individuals we support wherever possible. UP invites applicants who are passionate about providing quality support to our children, youth and families through a culturally sensitive approach.

**Program Overview**: Children First is the UP Community Services foster care program. We provide a safe, temporary out-of-home placement for children with nowhere else to turn. Children are matched with skilled caregivers who offer a family-based environment to nurture each child and stabilize behaviors until they return home. We provide in-home support to approved foster parents in Central Alberta, such as Camrose, Wetaskiwin, Ponoka, Lacombe and Red Deer, in addition to Edmonton and surrounding communities.
- Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, customs and beliefs and a commitment to learn;
- A desire to serve their community and connect with individuals needing support with a compassionate and empathetic approach;
- Good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with and relate to people of all ages;
- Eagerness to learn and carry out the Mission and Values of UPCS;
- Good understanding of current and emerging issues of importance to Indigenous people and communities;
- Experience in working with Indigenous children, families and communities in a supportive and culturally respected manner;
- Good understanding of health issues affecting youth and adults, such as FASD, drug and alcohol addictions, intergenerational trauma, mental health, suicide and other mental and behavioural issues.

**Other Requirements**: Foster parents must complete a comprehensive screening/selection process, including a current, clear Police Information Check (vulnerable sector included) and Child Intervention Record Check, both dated within the last 6 months, as well as a home study (SAFE Assessment) with their family, a valid AB driver’s licence (minimum class 5), current driver's abstract (no more than 8-demerits) and a reliable vehicle with adequate and current insurance.

**Salary & Benefits**: A tax-free per diem, pre-service training, 24/ 7 on-call support, a team environment and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- **We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.**_

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- Youth Care: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-05-08

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