Foster Caregiver Support Person and Trainer

Are you eager to work in a positive and welcoming environment where the results of your efforts translate into healthy, happy Indigenous families and communities? We are a charitable not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the lives and voices of Indigenous people, and we are looking for a Foster Caregiver Support Person and Trainer to join our compassionate, respectful, and caring staff team. If you’re an expert communicator, phenomenal relationship-builder, and empathetic problem-solver with a passion for working in partnership with Indigenous families, Elders, and communities, then we want to talk with you!

In the Foster Caregiver Support Person and Trainer position, you’ll be that familiar face, the expert resource welcoming caregivers into the community, providing them with a sense of belonging, and making them feel like welcome and valued members of the caregiving community team. Working in an environment that prioritizes accountability, transparency, and respect, you’ll act as the first point of contact and line of support for caregivers. Every day you’ll be making a meaningful contribution by facilitating and encouraging access to vital resources and tools and helping caregivers to succeed and thrive in their role with children and youth in care.

You will have the opportunity to monitor a call line, deliver training, and attend community events and meetings. Building relationships with stakeholders, community partners, and caregivers will be an integral part of your position.

Who are we? The Indigenous Perspectives Society is a provincial charitable not-for-profit organization that strengthens the voices of Indigenous communities through culturally relevant education, professional development, research, and policy. Unique to our organization is our commitment to culturally relevant services. For 30 years, our programs have been fostering a deeper understanding of Indigenous perspectives and cultural differences and helping build successful relationships with Indigenous communities, stakeholders, and government partners.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience as a foster caregiver for children in care. Individuals with lived experience may not require educational experience and/or a Bachelor of Social Work or related degree.
• A strong background or understanding (through lived experience) in Indigenous Social Work in the area of child welfare and social services.
• Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act, Caregiver Support Services Standards, Child Protection Standards, Ministry of Children and Youth Service Regulations, Guidelines, and Policy Directives, Case Management and Supervision.
• Knowledge of Customary Care and the philosophy of service development and delivery, the communities, and family structure.
• Experience in Child Welfare Frontline Case Management systems.
• Preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous (First Nations, status, non-status, Metis, Inuit) descent.

What we can offer you:

• Healthy workplace which offers professional development, a wellness program, and other cultural initiatives.
• Competitive benefits package after 3 months of employment.
• Matched RRSP Group Savings Plan after 6 months of employment.
• Annual salary of $74,000 based on previous experience or related experience.
• Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm with the option of a flex schedule (position is onsite).

If you are qualified and interested in this challenging position, please send your resume and cover letter describing how your strengths make you an ideal fit for the Foster Caregiver Support Person and Trainer position to rachelled@ipsociety.ca with “Caregiver Support” as the subject line. This position is open until filled. The Indigenous Perspectives Society thanks all applicants for their interest, and advises that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.