Family Support Professional - Independent Contractor
- Cobourg, ON, Canada
$23 to $30 CAD / hour · Part-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $23 to $30 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Part-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original 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.
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!
Position Summary
Visit www.BRIDGEWAY.ca to learn more about us.
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 3:00-9:00pm and on weekends.
Reimbursement
Starting from $23-$30/hour (inclusive of the $3/hour Permanent Wage Enhancement provided by the Ontario Government); mileage per km when travelling with client; expenses (meals and activities).
Requirements/Qualifications
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!
Position Summary
Visit www.BRIDGEWAY.ca to learn more about us.
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 3:00-9:00pm and on weekends.
Reimbursement
Starting from $23-$30/hour (inclusive of the $3/hour Permanent Wage Enhancement provided by the Ontario Government); mileage per km when travelling with client; expenses (meals and activities).
Requirements/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.
- Broad Record Check (obtained from local Police).
- Child Welfare Record Check (obtained from local Children’s Aid Society).
- Driver’s Abstract; Class “G” Driver’s License; ability to provide transportation for services.
- Vehicle with $2 million liability insurance.
- Verbal De-escalation Certification (e.g. CIT, NCI, TCI, UMAB) with experience in crisis prevention.
- Standard First Aid with Infant/Child CPR – Level C.
- Personal computer and email address.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Family Support Professionals provide personalized support to foster families and children/youth/young adults in Bridgeway Foster Homes. They play a vital role in the collaborative professional team that enhances the lives of those in care.
Requirements
Candidates must have a certificate, diploma, or degree in a social service discipline from a recognized institution. Additional requirements include background checks, a valid driver's license, and certifications in verbal de-escalation and first aid.
Skills
- Child Care
- Crisis Prevention
- Collaboration
- Mentorship
- Transportation
- Communication
- Creativity
- Self-Direction
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
Keywords
- Foster Care
- Family Support
- Child and Youth Care
- Developmental Service Worker
- Crisis Intervention
- Verbal De-escalation
- Standard First Aid
- Infant CPR
- Collaboration
- Mentorship
- Transportation
- Background Check
- Driver's License
- Holistic Approach
- Child Welfare
- Community Support