Job Posting | FOSTER CARE MANAGER

As the Foster Care Manager, you will have the capacity and professionalism to work in a high pressure, stressful atmosphere while assisting program staff. Requires good working knowledge of the Child Intervention, Family Enhancement, Permanency Planning, Adoptions, Post-Adoption Support, Foster Care, Childcare Licensing and Family Support for Children with Disabilities programs.

Responsible for ensuring legislation, regulations, policy, and procedures are followed.

·      Assess children and youth’s needs

·      Process and maintain records of foster parents

·      Document child, youth, and foster parent information

·      Generate reports

·      Monitor and advise on expenditures as per Government guidelines

·      Ensure licensing requirements of foster homes are met

·      Prepare and administer foster home licensing packages

·      Attend monthly foster parent meetings

·      Attend home visits and other appointments related to foster families and children

·      Acts as liaison between Childcare workers, Child Intervention workers, Family Support for Children with Disabilities workers and Administrative Support Staff

·      Understanding of Indigenous governance systems and structures

·      A knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, practices, communities, history and the current environment (Bill C-92)

·      Advocate for child, youth and families

Education and Skill Requirements

·      Degree or Diploma in a Human Services field

·      MUST HAVE CURRENT REGISTRATION with the Alberta College of Social Workers

·      MUST HAVE CURRENT EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD

·      Clear Criminal Record Check and Intervention Record Check

·      Standard First Aid / CPR

·      Valid Class 5 Driver's License

·      Experience working with children, youth and foster families

·      Knowledge of child development and the impact of environment and organic factors

·      Advanced computer skills including databases, Windows, and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.)

·      Excellent keyboarding skills

·      Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills

·      Critical thinking and assessment skills

·      Ability to interact with others in a professional and timely manner

·      Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with staff, clients and stakeholders

·      Be able to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks and projects while carrying out ongoing responsibilities

·      Demonstrate initiative, sound judgement, and attention to detail relating to assigned responsibilities

·      Commitment to confidentiality, tact and diplomacy

·      Flexible

We Offer

·      Competitive compensation benefits package

·      RRSP Contribution

·      Training and development opportunities

Working Conditions

Office Hours 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Rotational On-call, while adhering to the Ben Calf Robe Society Personnel and Program Policy and Procedure Manual.

Closing Date:                           Until suitable candidate found.

Renumeration:                         Dependent on experience.

Interview Date:                        ASAP

Anticipated Start Date:          ASAP

Please submit cover letter and resume to:
Human Resource Manager
email:   hr@bcrsociety.ab.ca
 
 

Ben Calf Robe Society thanks all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only candidates considered for the position will be contacted for an interview.