Family Support Professional - Independent Contractor

Bridgeway Family Homes; Cobourg; On-site; CAD 31,684 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Expenses for meals and activities

Flexible working hours

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking Family Support Professionals in Cobourg, Ontario, to provide care and mentorship to children, youth, and young adults in foster homes. This part-time role allows for personalized support and requires a background in social services. Compensation starts at $23-$30 per hour, with flexible hours during evenings and weekends to best support families in need.

Qualifications

• Certificate, diploma or degree in a social service discipline required.
• Broad Record Check and Child Welfare Record Check must be obtained.
• Verbal De-escalation Certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and mentorship to children/youth/young adults.
• Support different families in your region.
• Deliver services mainly in the week during early evening and weekends.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis prevention

Empathy

Education

Certificate, diploma or degree in a social service discipline

Job description

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.