Therapeutic Foster Caregiver: Home Fire Keeper

Wood’s Homes; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem compensation

Training opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Wood’s Homes in Grande Prairie is seeking Therapeutic Foster Caregivers (Home Fire Keepers) to provide safe, stable homes for children aged 5–17 within short-term placements of 1–3 years, with 24/7 support from Wood’s Homes clinical staff.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, cultural learning, collaboration with a multidisciplinary TFC team, and transportation duties. Per diem compensation and training opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with behavioral and trauma-related challenges.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and a willingness to learn.
• Willingness and ability to participate in training and collaborate with the TFC team.
• Ability to provide a stable, safe home environment for young people.
• Reliable transportation and a valid Class 5 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for young people in your home on a 24/7 basis.
• Provide a safe, stable home environment for young people aged 5–17 for a short-term placement (typically 1–3 years).
• Support daily routines, school participation, life skills development, and building healthy socialization skillsets.
• Support emotional regulation and conflict-resolution skill-building.
• Support cultural learning and engagement. Support therapeutic and recreational activities chosen by the young person.
• Transport to and attend medical appointments and school meetings, including arranging annual checkups with doctors, dentists, and optometrists.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner and maintain open communication with the TFC team.
• Provide care in a home licensed for 1–2 young people.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Indigenous cultures knowledge

Training willingness

Stable home environment

Reliable transportation

Class 5 driver’s license

Job description

Wood’s Homes in Grande Prairie is seeking Therapeutic Foster Caregivers (Home Fire Keepers) to provide safe, stable homes for children aged 5–17 within short-term placements of 1–3 years, with 24/7 support from Wood’s Homes clinical staff.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, cultural learning, collaboration with a multidisciplinary TFC team, and transportation duties. Per diem compensation and training opportunities are provided.