Family Support Professional
Bridgeway Support Services, a division of Bridgeway Family Homes, seeks highly skilled Child and Youth Care Practitioners to support families, children, and youth who are experiencing a range of social, emotional, behavioural, and academic challenges through a goal-focused service in one of Bridgeway’s Specialized Foster Homes.
You are an Independent Contractor, part of a collaborative team that provides services in Foster Homes and the community.
We are looking for experienced individuals to provide services between 15 - 25 hours per week based on the client’s needs, including providing services during the week between 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm, some weekend sessions, and occasionally daytime sessions during weekdays.
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 Verbal De-escalation Certification (e.g. CIT, NCI, TCI, UMAB) with experience in crisis prevention 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
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