• above average/competitive daily and non-taxable compensation of $65 to $70 per day, per child
  
  
• financial coverage for your foster child’s living and recreational expenses, clothing, clinical or therapeutic supports, medical and dental costs, etc.
  
  
• ongoing training (Child Management, Safe Management Certification, First Aid/CPR Certification, etc.)
  
  
• clinical supervision
  
  
• at least 12 days paid respite/vacation per year
  
  
• access to Professional Parent Therapist support group, as well as Peer Networking/Support
  
  
• 24 hour emergency AYS support.

• enjoy parenting and interested in making a positive difference in a child or youth's life
  
  
• are at least 21 years of age
  
  
• live in a house or apartment and have a spare bedroom for the child
  
  
• are from all walks of life, culture or religion
  
  
• are willing to share their home, time, energy and love with a foster child
  

• Implement strategies for individuals with specialized needs and/or mental health diagnosis
• Supervise clients and ensure that each client is receiving exceptional daily care
• Ensure that clients are engaged and involved in meaningful recreational activities
• Ensure clients health care and safety are maintained
• Implement and follow through with Plans of Care
• Behaviour management of clients using a preventative and proactive approach focusing on environmental modifications
• Abide by mandatory reporting procedures, write various necessary reports
• Attend all necessary client meetings
• Medication administration

• Experience working with individuals with mental health needs and/or FASD
• Experience working with individuals with challenging behaviour
• Organizational, decision-making and leadership abilities
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Ability to function independently within the framework of a team
• Excellent written skills (ability to write legible, clear and concise reports)
• Excellent computer skills (Working knowledge of MS Office)
• Demonstrate maturity and reliability at all times and be able to work under pressure
• Certification in First Aid and CPR an asset
• Current and valid Class G driver’s license and a car
• Training in Safe Management an asset
• Must be able to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check
• Must be able to obtain appropriate medical clearance

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume to aysrecruitment@allianceys.ca