Family Support Professional

Job Description

Bridgeway Family Homes is an exceptional and caring community providing specialized family-based, child-focused foster care. Our Independent Professionals deliver personalized support based on a holistic and customized approach geared to the specific needs of each Foster Family, Child, Youth, and Young Adult.<br><br>
★ Are you interested in supporting and enhancing the lives of our Foster Families and Children/Youth/Adults in their care?
★ Are you a skilled practitioner that wants to strengthen the healthy development of the family unit and the children within that unit?
★ Are you creative, self-directive and collaborative?
 
If you have answered YES, Bridgeway Family Homes may be the perfect place for you. Come alongside us in caring for Foster Children, Youth, and Young Adults <br><br>
Visit to learn more about us.<br><br>Position Summary: Family Support Professionals are skilled and educated independent contractors who play a vital part of the collaborative professional team that provides care and mentorship to children/youth/young adults in Bridgeway Foster Homes. This role provides ongoing opportunities to support different families in your region.
 
Job Type: Part-time; Ability to provide in-person services primarily during the week between 3:00-9:00 pm and on weekends 
 
Reimbursement: Starting from $23-$30/hour <em>(inclusive of the $3/hour Permanent Wage Enhancement provided by the Ontario Government); </em>mileage per km when travelling with client; expenses (meals and activities)
 
Requirements/Qualifications<ul><li>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</li><li>Broad Record Check (obtained from local Police)</li><li>Child Welfare Record Check (obtained from local Children's Aid Society)</li><li>Driver's Abstract; Class "G" Driver's License; ability to provide transportation for services </li><li>Vehicle with $2 million liability insurance</li><li>Verbal De-escalation Certification (e.g. CIT, NCI, TCI, UMAB) with experience in crisis prevention</li><li>Standard First Aid with Infant/Child CPR – Level C</li><li>Personal computer and email address</li></ul>