Foster Care Support Worker (Full-time)

Vantage Community Services; Red Deer; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

Pension Plan

3 weeks vacation

Christmas holiday day off

Job summary

Vantage Community Services in Central Alberta is seeking a Foster Care Support Worker (Full-Time) to provide essential support to children, youth and their foster families. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to promote stability and positive family-based care.

Applicants should have a Human Services background, in-home experience with youth, and current certifications (First Aid/CPR, PIC, IRC) along with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Diploma or undergraduate degree in Human Services or related field with four years of related experience.
• In-home support experience with youth and families preferred.
• Current certifications in Standard First Aid/Level C CPR, PIC, IRC, valid driver’s license, and Driver’s Abstract.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support services to children, youth and foster families to promote enduring substitute family-based care.
• Maintain accurate and consistent records of client interactions and progress.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Record-keeping

Adaptability

Creative problem solving

Education

Human Services degree

Job description

Vantage Foster Care Support Worker (Full-Time)

Join our team at Vantage Community Services!

Who We Are:

We are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of youth, adults, and families in Central Alberta. Our commitment to excellence and innovation sets us apart, and we are looking for individuals who share our passion. By joining us, you’ll become a valued member of a dedicated purpose-driven team. Our core values guide every aspect of our work, from client interactions to community engagement.

Foster Care Support Worker (Full-Time) Opportunity:

The Foster Care Support Worker is responsible for support services to children and youth and their foster families in order to promote enduring substitute family-based care.

Who you are:

• A team player working with a multi-disciplinary team
• Skilled in building relationships with clients and foster parents with professional boundaries
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to constantly learn and evolve
• Organized; with a strong focus on accurate and consistent record-keeping
• Creative problem solving
• Flexible and adaptive to change

What we offer:

• Competitive salary based on education and experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, life & disability coverage
• Registered Pension Plan with 4% employer matching after one year
• Generous vacation time with 3 weeks of vacation per year to start
• We offer 3 additional statutory holidays for a total of 12 statutory holiday days each year
• An additional day off is also provided to be used during the Christmas holiday season

Qualifications:

• Diploma or undergraduate degree in Human Services, e.g., Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related fields and four years related experience.
• In-home support experience working with young people and families preferred.
• Current certifications in Standard First Aid/Level C CPR, PIC, IRC, Valid Driver’s License, and Driver’s Abstract.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!