Therapeutic Supervisor Foster Care

The Family Centre; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Edmonton is seeking a Therapeutic Supervisor for their foster care program. This full-time role is focused on the holistic needs of children and youth, requiring a Master's degree and a minimum of three years of supervisory experience. Responsibilities include supporting caregivers, applying evidence-based interventions, and conducting clinical supervisions. The compensation ranges from $78,136 to $93,063 annually, accompanied by comprehensive benefits. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Benefits

Fully paid employee group benefits plan

3 weeks' vacation

Ongoing paid training

Mileage compensation

Paid sick time

Qualifications

• Minimum Master's degree required in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience working in therapeutic or supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding processes for new caregivers.
• Provide therapeutic supervision in caregivers' homes.
• Respond to emergencies and review incident reports.
• Conduct group supervision focusing on clinical consults.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Evidence-based practices

Cultural awareness

Crisis management

Education

Master’s degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Overview

Why work with us:

The Family Centre has a strong reputation for providing quality services basing our work on research and evidence-based practices. We pride ourselves on providing leading-edge training and strong, reflective supervision. Our intention is to create a healthy organization that is intelligent in its response to community issues and intentional about our respectful treatment of each other. We have a strong focus on Trauma Informed Care for the communities we support, as well as our staff teams. The Family Centre strives to hire a diverse team of employees, reflecting the diverse communities we support. The Family Centre is committed to Indigenous ceremony and practice and welcomes knowledge of ceremony and lived experience.

What you will be doing

The ohpikîhakan Foster Care program at The Family Centre has a unique approach to foster care that emphasizes the holistic needs of children and youth, including a strong emphasis on cultural and relational connection, as well as reunification with family and community. In this model, caregivers receive extensive initial and ongoing training, are supported by therapeutic supervisors, and are an integral part of the circle of support surrounding children, youth, and their families.

The Therapeutic Supervisor is involved in the training, equipping, and supervision of caregivers. Therapeutic Supervisors in this program provide a high level of support for the caregivers of marginalized children and youth ages 0-17 who have Children and Family Services involvement. This includes a significant proportion of Urban Indigenous, First Nations, Metis, and Inuit individuals, refugees and first-generation Canadians, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals that have experienced the impacts of colonization, trauma, and multigenerational abuse and neglect.

The Therapeutic Supervisor is a member of the ohpikîhakan Foster Care program as well as the TFC Leadership team, which is comprised of managers and supervisors from all different service areas of The Family Centre. The Therapeutic Supervisor reports to the Manager of Foster Care.

This is a full-time position (36.5 hours per week), with evening and weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the recruitment and onboarding processes for new caregivers.
• Utilizing evidence-based therapeutic interventions from both Western and Indigenous frameworks.
• Regularly meeting in caregivers’ homes to provide therapeutic supervision, including providing ongoing teaching and support.
• Responding to emergencies and incidents, and reviewing associated critical incident reports.
• Providing ongoing group supervision to caregivers with a focus on clinical consults, Trauma Informed Care, and related approaches.
• Auditing files to ensure that required paperwork is completed, and objectives are met ethically.
• Completing and following up on annual Caregiver Development Plans.
• Monitoring and analyzing qualitative and quantitative program and client data to support program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Encouraging ongoing professional development and self-care strategies for caregivers.

Qualifications

• Minimum Master’s degree in psychology, therapy, counseling, or related field.
• Certified and registered with a professional association and in good standing.
• Minimum of three years of experience with counseling or experience working with vulnerable families in a therapeutic or supervisory role.

Background Check Process & Requirement

• Police Information Check- Vulnerable Sector
• Child Intervention Records Check
• Our Children Are Sacred Youth Suicide Prevention Training or ASIST Suicide Intervention Training, required within 3 months of start date
• Standard First Aid Level C CPR
• Reliable Vehicle, available for regular use and valid driver’s license

What you can expect

• Training – comprehensive onboarding/orientation process which includes service specific training, and agency wide core training
• Feedback – a strong supervision model that provides regular formal and informal opportunities for feedback
• Performance Coaching – formal and informal coaching regarding the development of personal and professional growth and development
• Reasonable Accommodation – The Family Centre will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee
• Compensation – The Family Centre is committed to employee wellbeing and development. The comprehensive compensation package offered to employees reflects those values and is competitive within the marketplace

Compensation and Benefits

• $78,136 - $93,063 Annually
• 36.5-hour work week
• Fully paid employee group benefits plan
• Health spending account
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• RRSP matching
• Ongoing paid training
• Mileage compensation
• Paid sick time (up to 8 days per calendar year)
• Agency-wide social events
• First People’s Circle and People of Colour, and LGBTQIA2S+
• Employee Resource Groups

Closing Date: February 9, 2026

Location and Diversity

The Family Centre acknowledges that our work takes place on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting ground, gathering place, and traveling route for the nehiyaw (Cree), Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Dene, and Nakota (Stoney).

Through our support of an Indigenous way of being and seeking towards being wichitasowak (people who are helping), the Family Centre acknowledges all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps continue to enrich these lands.

The Family Centre thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.