You are an Independent Contractor, part of a collaborative team that provides services in Foster Homes and the community.
Responsibilities:
- Communication with collaborative team members.
- Providing scheduled, goal-focused services to families and individuals.
- Development of goal-focused activities.
- Case notes, reports, and other administrative tasks.
- Transporting children/youth while providing services.
Qualifications:
- Certificate, diploma, or degree in a social service discipline (i.e. Child and Youth Care, Developmental Service Worker, etc.) from a recognized college or university.
- Experience providing services to children/youth and/or families with a variety of needs.
- Current Crisis Intervention Certification (i.e. UMAB) with experience in crisis de-escalation is required.
- Current CPR/First Aid is required.
- Knowledge of FASD, ODD, autism, ADHD, anxiety disorders, and other diagnoses is an asset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, administrative, and report-writing skills.
Requirements:
- Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (obtained from local Police).
- Current Child Welfare Record Check (obtained from local Children’s Aid Society).
- Driver’s Abstract, Class “G” Driver’s License.
- Access to an insured vehicle with $2 million liability insurance.
- Computer
- Personal email address.