Foster Family Support Worker

About this position

FOSTER FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER

Satori Homes Inc. is a private Foster Care agency licensed by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.  We provide therapeutic supports in a foster care setting,  to children and youth between the ages of 0 and 18+years

Position Summary:

Reporting to the management of Satori Homes, the Foster Family Support Worker is responsible for therapeutic and supportive  services to children, youth and their foster families.  The Foster Family Support Worker will provide support to children/youth and foster families both inside and outside of the foster home.  Foster homes are located in Guelph, Kitchener/Waterloo, Dufferin County, Cambridge, Brampton and surrounding areas.  Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle as they are expected to travel to various locations.  Access to a company vehicle is provided on some occasions. 

Would this be a good career fit for you?

Are you committed to vulnerable children and adolescents, challenged with some tough issues? Equipped with creativity, confidence, patience, and a sense of humour? Work well individually, as well as part of a team?

If you answered “Yes” to all of the above, this may be the position for you!

Functions/Tasks and Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support in the foster home and within the community.  This may be in the form of goal work, transportation to and from therapeutic and recreational programming, support for access visits, and caregiver relief
• Act as a supportive resource to children/youth and foster families.
• Participate in Care Planning meetings – The FFSW is considered a critical member of each child/youth’s Care Team and will participate in the implementation and delivering of supports that are outlined in the child/youth’s Plan of Care.  Attendance at Plan of Care and Care Team meetings may be required to provide input / recommendations in the areas of education, social skills, recreation, community resources, clinical needs and transitions.
• Provide advocacy and coordinate resources for foster parents and children/youth.
• Assist in the preparation of reports such as Plan of Cares, Incident Reports, Admission and Discharge Planning and Medical log reports.
• Monitor and maintain program standards and practices.
• Support open communication and teamwork within the program.
• Participate actively in supervisions, team meetings, and planning sessions.
• May assist with facilitating groups for children/youth and foster families.
• Perform administrative duties at the Head Office as requested.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Ideally possess a degree / diploma in Child and Youth Work/Child and Youth Counselling, or a related University Degree such as Child, Youth and Family Studies or Bachelor of Social Work OR possess another relatable degree or diploma, and a minimum of two year's experience in a related field working with a child/youth population.
• Has a thorough understanding of issues related to child and adolescent development, the impact of trauma on development, and child and youth mental health.
• Demonstrated knowledge of crisis management strategies.
• Knowledge of community resources/services and ability to cultivate community partnerships.
• Flexible with an ability to easily adjust to change in schedule, location or responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

PLEASE NOTE:  THE MAJORITY OF SHIFTS ARE EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS  (Outside of school hours) – PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU AND UNABLE TO WORK EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS.

As a developing and evolving agency, we are seeking an applicant who is interested in growing with us. 

Salary and Benefits

To start, the successful candidate will be paid an hourly rate of $22.00.  In addition, direct support employees receive an addition $3/hour as part of the Permanent Wage Enhancement Program offered by the Ontario Government.  

Provided the candidate is successful in fulfilling their duties, a full-time contract may be offered, which includes a comprehensive benefits package.