Foster Care Support Worker – Impactful, Team-Based Role

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 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.