Job Posting | Foster Care Support Worker

Purpose

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

Summary of Responsibilities and Activities

Capacity and professionalism to work in a high pressure, stressful atmosphere while assisting program staff and foster families. Job 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
• Advocate for child, youth and family 

Education and Skill Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in 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

Monday - Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, plus additional hours when required for work or volunteerism

Renumeration: Negotiable

Closing Date: Until suitable candidate found

Interview Date: TBD

Start Date: TBD

Please submit cover letter and resume to the Human Resource Manager:

email:   hr@bcrsociety.ab.ca
 

Ben Calf Robe Society thanks all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only candidates considered for the position will be contacted for an interview.