Job Posting 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 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 : 00pm - 9 : 00pm, 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