Foster Caregivers - High Prairie
Foster Caregivers - High Prairie
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Job Description
The Program
Foster Care at Taproot Community Support Services goes beyond providing housing for children and youth in care. Its about creating a safe inclusive and nurturing environment where children and youth can thrive while embracing their culture and diversity. Our goal is to connect dependable compassionate adults with children and youth who need them most fostering brighter futures one home at a time.
The Position
Were seeking compassionate dedicated individuals who are ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and youth through both foster care and respite care.
Foster Caregivers may have a child or youth placed in their home anywhere from one day to a week(s) a month(s) or permanent placement.
These positions will require the Foster Caregiver to reside in the High Prairie area and provide 24 hour per day availability. Available positions will vary and be required on an ongoing basis.
Suitability of the applicant will be determined through a screening process based on an agency interview and screening reference checks submission of required documentation (including a criminal record search on all persons over 18 years of age that reside in the home current first aid certification and a medical fitness confirmation).
In Your Role You Will
Provide a safe inclusive and nurturing home for children and youth in need.
Encourage connections with the child/youths biological family members where appropriate.
Celebrate and integrate the child/youths cultural identity by:
Attending cultural activities and events
Participating in ceremonies
Incorporating cultural elements like food music and art into daily life
Additional information and questions related to the specifics of the Foster Caregiver role can be directed to Shayleigh Mandrusiak Foster Care Program Manager:
***Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.
As An Ideal Candidate You Possess
To join our network of foster caregivers and respite providers you must meet the following qualifications:
A clear Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Record Check
A valid Drivers License and clean Drivers Abstract
Current First Aid certification
Three 3 references
Willingness to participate in ongoing training to enhance your caregiving skills
What Taproot Community Support Services Does
Taproot helps individuals thrive in their communities through a variety of programs and services including:
Communitybased homes and residential care
Supportive Independent living
Family support services including respite care
Day programs community involvement employment
Behaviour emotional and mental health support
Our Employees Enjoy
At Taproot Community Support Services trust strong connections innovation and results are the pillars of our mandate. We manage by developing our core strength: our people. We give employees the tools to do the job developing their competence and their confidence by conducting training programs to ensure professional development and build skills employee morale employee safety health loyalty and satisfaction.
For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website: taproot
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what weve identified and you think you can bring value to the role wed love to learn more about you! Please apply.
EqualOpportunity Employer
Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equalopportunity employer we prioritize diversity equity and inclusion across all operations. Were seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.
We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.
No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
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