Foster Care Support Specialist

Pathways Family Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Agency supervision

Job summary

Pathways Family Services is seeking a Foster Care Support Worker to provide direct in-home support and crisis intervention for foster families in care. You will prepare plans, review referrals, and collaborate with case workers, medical professionals, and schools to support child/youth progress and safety.

The role requires trauma-informed practice knowledge, strong communication, and organizational skills, with duties including monthly supervision and ongoing program development.

Qualifications

• Minimum diploma or undergraduate degree in a Human Services field; Social Work preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a related human services field.
• Trauma-informed practices and knowledge of child development.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English; professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide monthly in-home support and crisis intervention to foster families.
• Prepare and evaluate Agency Plans, contact notes, and discharge reports for child/youth.
• Review intake referrals, make placement recommendations, and attend meetings as needed.
• Clearly communicate, consult and liaison with case workers, medical professionals, school representatives, behaviour consultants, biological family, and other professionals.
• Assist and promote parenting strategies that focus on the therapeutic and developmental needs/goals of child/youth with a focus on well-being.
• Coordinate and facilitate various systems meetings including Case Conferences, Placement Oriented and Service Team meetings.
• Provide afterhours Crisis Support for one (1) week on a seven (7) week rotation. (compensated)
• Participate/facilitate monthly in-service opportunities for foster parents. (one evening per month)
• Prepare annual evaluation for caregivers and participate in establishing and evaluating program goals and outcomes.
• Assist with ongoing program development and record keeping practices.
• Monitor and maintain agency standards and practices – CARF Accredited.
• Participate in monthly supervision, weekly team meetings, and program reviews as requested.

Skills

Trauma-informed

Communication

Documentation

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or Bachelors in Human Services

Job description

Pathways Family Services is seeking a Foster Care Support Worker to provide direct in-home support and crisis intervention for foster families in care. You will prepare plans, review referrals, and collaborate with case workers, medical professionals, and schools to support child/youth progress and safety.

The role requires trauma-informed practice knowledge, strong communication, and organizational skills, with duties including monthly supervision and ongoing program development.