Job Description

Family Support Worker

Job Title: Family Support Worker

(Independent Contract Worker with OUR Centre Foster Care services)

Report to:

Foster Family

Job Purpose:

Support OUR Center foster families and the children/Youth in their care.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Caring professional who is reliable and trustworthy

Communicates effectively and builds positive supportive relationships with children/youth and family

Commitment to ensure identified goals are being met while providing quality life experiences in home and in the community

Flexible and creative in activities with children/youth

Reports to foster family any unusual concerns

Complete necessary paper work

Appropriate attire and behavior

Represents OUR Center Foster Care in a positive fashion

Adhere to confidentiality, code of ethics and OUR Center policies and procedures

Able to work flexible hours which may include weekends and evenings.

Qualifications and Skills:

Presently receive extra $3.00 per /hour pandemic pay through Ministry.

Family Support Workers must possess a 2-year diploma, from a college that relates to working with families and children or equivalent, or has a proven work/volunteer record of experience. They must have an up to date Police Check along with a CAS record check.

Licenses

- safe and reliable vehicle, valid driver's license and minimum 2 million liabilities vehicle insurance, drivers abstract, annual certification in First Aid, CPR and Non-violent crisis intervention.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person