Family Support Professional

Bridgeway Family Homes; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive family care organization in Oshawa is seeking Family Support Professionals to provide mentorship and support to foster families and children. Ideal candidates will have a background in social services, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. This part-time role offers flexible hours and competitive pay starting at $23–$30 per hour plus expenses.

Qualifications

• Certificate, diploma, or degree in a relevant field from a recognized college or university.
• Broad Record Check and Child Welfare Record Check required.
• Driver's Abstract and Class 'G' Driver's License necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and mentorship to foster children and youth.
• Deliver personalized support to families based on their specific needs.
• Collaborate with the professional team for family support.

Skills

Verbal De-escalation Certification

Crisis prevention experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Certificate in social service discipline

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

Family Support Professional – Independent Contractor

Bridgeway Family Homes is an exceptional and caring community providing specialized family-based, child-focused foster care. Our Independent Professionals deliver personalized support based on a holistic and customized approach geared to the specific needs of each Foster Family, Child, Youth, and Young Adult.

• Are you interested in supporting and enhancing the lives of our Foster Families and Children/Youth/Adults in their care?
• Are you a skilled practitioner that wants to strengthen the healthy development of the family unit and the children within that unit?
• Are you creative, self-directive and collaborative?

If you have answered YES, Bridgeway Family Homes may be the perfect place for you. Come alongside us in caring for Foster Children, Youth, and Young Adults!

Visit www.bridgeway.ca To Learn More About Us.

Position Summary

Family Support Professionals are skilled and educated independent contractors who play a vital part of the collaborative professional team that provides care and mentorship to children/youth/young adults in Bridgeway Foster Homes. This role provides ongoing opportunities to support different families in your region.

Job Type

Part‑time; ability to provide in‑person services primarily during the week between 3:00–9:00 pm and on weekends.

Reimbursement

Starting from $23–$30 hour (inclusive of the $3/hour Permanent Wage Enhancement provided by the Ontario Government); mileage per km when travelling with client; expenses (meals and activities).

Requirements / Qualifications

• Certificate, diploma or degree in a social service discipline (i.e. Child and Youth Care, Developmental Service Worker, etc.) from a recognized college or university.
• Broad Record Check (obtained from local Police).
• Child Welfare Record Check (obtained from local Children’s Aid Society).
• Driver’s Abstract; Class “G” Driver’s License; ability to provide transportation for services.
• Vehicle with $2 million liability insurance.
• Verbal De‑escalation Certification (e.g. CIT, NCI, TCI, UMAB) with experience in crisis prevention.
• Standard First Aid with Infant/Child CPR – Level C.
• Personal computer and email address.