Foster Care

The Program

Taproot Community Support Services (formerly WJS Canada) works to improve the lives of persons in their communities through a variety of programs and services.

Taproot Community Support Services Services for Children and Family Services and Community Living Services, serves children, youth and adults with moderate to severe behavioral problems, or who maybe diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or FASD, Developmental Disabilities (DD), or other Mental health diagnosis, in our Shared Living and Contracted child in care programs throughout British Columbia.

Our commitment is to provide the people we serve with programs that maximize progress and independence, support unique strengths and qualities, and encourage integration into the community. We work to improve quality of life served by enabling those in our care to be as self directed as possible and encouraging them to make their own decisions as to what they want for their lives.

The Position

The Foster Care / Child In Care Services Coordinator (also referred to as the Quality Analyst - QA) oversees contracted providers who, under an agreement with Taproot, share their home or provide care in a Taproot home, with a child/youth/adult with a developmental disability, medical or behavioural challenges and/or children in care under the Ministry of Children and Family Development. This position recruits, screens and selects new contracted providers based on an established criteria and completes SAFE studies. They also assist current providers in day to day support, planning for transitions, monitors the service, and provides quality assurance to funders, families and the agency. The position requires other office-related duties such as data entry, filing, etc.

Scheduling:

• One (1) permanent, full-time position available:

• 40 hours per week with a flexible weekday, day shift schedule , to meet the operational needs of the contracted providers

• Requires the full ability to perform on-call duties

• Will require that the position be based at the Taproot Community Support Services program office in Surrey, BC.

• Ability to travel within the Lower Mainland and Nanaimo region of the province.

**Successful applicants will be required to participate in MCFD screening prior to confirmed employment with Taproot Community Support Services.**

In Your Role You Will

• Develop and implement competency based training and coordinates professional supports for Taproot contracted caregivers.

• Provide regularly scheduled and/or unannounced monitoring visits to homes.

• Work with case management teams to develop and implement comprehensive transition plans that ensure individuals are successful transitioning into new homes; transitioning from children to adult services, and transitions related to discharge.

• Assist caregivers to develop emergency response, safety and contingency planning.

• Utilize standardized assessment and monitoring instruments to ensure continuity of procedures and consistency in follow up.

• Conduct home studies as required.

• Review recommendations and required action plans with caregivers.

• Write incident reports as required.

• Ensure all Taproot caregiver locations are operating in conformance with CARF/COA standards and legislated requirements.

• Maintain current contact notes and program reports.

• Liaise with funders, families and community agencies.

• Attend and provides information at multidisciplinary case management meetings as required

• Provide crisis intervention services as needed

• Participate in the quality improvement and risk management committees

• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as required.

*** Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a current (dated within 6 months of hiring date) Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check. These checks can take up to 6 weeks to obtain, please ensure you prepare accordingly.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

Qualifications:

• Social work degree or a Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field or equivalent combination of education and experience related to this field. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• Minimum two years of related experience in case management, working with individuals and their families

• Familiarity / working experience with MCFD standards for monitoring Foster Homes and Child in Care programs.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid CPR / First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain during probation)

• In order to travel throughout Lower Mainland to Taproot Community Support Services programs (Mileage is paid) you MUST HAVE a valid BC Driver's License, clean and current driver's abstract with a reliable, safe vehicle including appropriate insurance .

• Valid Non-Violent Physical Crisis Intervention Certificate (MANDT) and Conflict Resolution Certificate

• Preference for candidates that have successfully completed the SAFE home study course and having working experience*

* Requirement to complete the SAFE Home Course during employment.

Not sure you meet the requirements? We still welcome you to apply, as we may be able to consider diverse combinations of skills, education and experience.

What Taproot Community Support Services Does

At Taproot, your passion for helping others can truly make a difference. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, learning, and innovation. Our strength-based approach guides both our care and how we support each other. Join a team where your voice matters, and together, we're building a company we're proud of.

Our Employees Enjoy

• Work/life balance

• Learning and career development opportunities

• Competitive wages

• Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees

• Defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan) for eligible employees

• Professional development opportunities and job-related training

• Employee and Family Assistance Program

• Long Service Milestone rewards

• Employee referral bonus program

For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website:

We recognize that equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) is an important element in our work and in our day to day lives.

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

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