467 Family Support jobs in Canada

Job Description

Salary: $43000 - $45000

JOB SUMMARY:

Family Support Workers work closely with Sagamok Anishanwbek families to empower them to make choices that will keep their children safe and strengthen family functioning. The Family Support Worker is responsible for engaging and partnering with families to strengthen the parents confidence and competence. Staff work to get to know the families strengths and challenges to connect families to relevant services, tools, supports and skill building opportunities.

Will work closely with Sagamok Anishnawbek families in Sagamok as well as Sudbury and surrounding areas and will report directly to the Child and Family Advocacy Unit Manager. The Family Support Worker is expected to conduct their responsibilities in a way that promotes the culture and aspirations of Sagamok Anishnawbek.

QUALIFICATIONS / TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

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  Preference for university degree in human services.
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  Minimum of 2 years experience providing direct services to children and families.
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  Knowledge of effective strategies, programs, and services for strengthening family functioning.
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  Understanding of the CYFSA, and processes and guidelines for protection investigations.
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  Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, and electronic email.
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  Life Skills Coaching Certificate will be considered an asset.
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  Ability to understand and speak Ojibwe will be considered a definite asset.
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  Local knowledge and understanding of Sagamok Anishnawbeks services will be considered an asset.
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  Preference will be given to a member or resident of Sagamok Anishnawbek.
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  Hold or willing to secure, CPR and First Aid Certificate.
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  Valid drivers license and vehicle for on-the-job use.
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  Able to travel on short notice.
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  Able to work flexible hours on short notice and including afterhours.
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  Sign and comply with an annual Oath of Confidentiality.
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  Must provide a Criminal Records Check prior to commencing employment.
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  Incumbent is subject to six months probation.

Attn: Human Resources

Sagamok Anishnawbek, P.O. Box 2230, Sagamok, Ontario, P0P 2L0

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Description

Salary: The hourly range for this role is $26.42 - $7.29

Family Support Worker

(Practicing Professional 2, PS4)

Are you passionate about contributing to the community? Are you interested in working for an organization that is committed to learning and growing, puts people at the centre of our work, believes in a culture of belonging and building on the strength of our community?

Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health supports individuals, families and communities as they work to strengthen their wellbeing and mental health. Our vision is to have a connected community where all people thrive.

WHATS THE OPPORTUNITY?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Family Support Worker to join our Home and Community Outreach team! In this role you will provide direct support to the family members of children who have been identified as having significant mental health challenges. The Family Support Worker provides a variety of support services to children and family members in their home and in various community settings. This is a 1- year contract position working 37.5 hours per week.

Through the establishment of trusting, supportive and creative relationships with family members and especially primary caregivers, the Family Support Worker will model, teach, coach and encourage improved parenting coping skills and strategies. They will work in-vivo with the family, in their home and in other community settings. They will be a source of information, guidance and support, a problem-solving partner, an advocate and an encourager for these families.

WHY WORK FOR US?

We are an organization that serves individuals, families and communities within the Waterloo Region! We are excited about our work, the impact we have in the community and our people (our people are our superpower!). We are committed to doing what is best for our community and to developing our people.

Join us to:

• Do work that matters

• Be part of a caring, passionate, and collaborative workplace that lives its values

• Learn a ton and support us in creating a more seamless experience for individuals, families and our community

• Be a part of our diversity, equity, and inclusion journey

• Put the people we serve at the centre of everything we do

• Have a positive impact in our community

• Work with an organization that supports your growth and provides opportunities for you to use your transferrable skills among other teams and programs.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING:

• Meet with families in their homes and in various community settings

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in partnership with families, based on identified needs

• Provide home-based counselling, including parent education and coaching, skill teaching, and promoting positive parent-child interactions

• Assist families in finding appropriate resources and provide crisis support as required

• Communicate regularly with other members of the team, updating them on the families progress so that the multi-disciplinary treatment plan is well coordinated

• Complete all documentation as per departmental standards

• Respond to and support families who are in crisis

• To always perform work safely and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)

• Demonstrate commitment to continuously improving professional excellence

• Participate in translating the Camino vision into successful outcomes through involvement in all the processes and activities

• Ensure awareness and maintenance of best practices and standards for agency activities

• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with others

• Incorporate and strengthen a team-based working environment that empowers staff to be collectively responsible for ensuring the agency achieves its mission

• Contribute to overall agency operations by embracing change and innovation ensuring excellence in customer service

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:

• Diploma in Child and Youth Work or Social Services, or a related degree (e.g. BSW)

• Minimum 3-5 years successful field experience, or a minimum 5 years relevant education and special experience or skills

• First Aid/CPR Certificate

• Membership within a professional association is an asset

• Knowledge of, and a sensitivity to, the common challenges faced by families who are part of the children's mental health system

• Demonstrated commitment to working in partnership with families. Sensitivity to the fact that families can experience a power imbalance in their relationship with professionals and commitment to redressing this balance

• Communicates with families naturally, in a non-judgmental, honest way that enables family members to know they have an ally

• Detailed knowledge of local formal and informal support services

• Flexible work approach - willing and able to change as the needs and desires of families change, able to work at the families' pace, and resilient enough to hold on until families are ready to take action.

• Reflective practitioner - open and responsive to feedback from peers and supervisor

• Tact and effective problem-solving skills to deal with emotionally charged situations on a frequent basis; actively practice de-escalation techniques

• Sound understanding of childhood and adolescent development and children's mental health

• Sound understanding of children's behaviours, including disruptive, defiant and aggressive behaviour

• The ability to use child development theory, attachment theory, trauma informed therapeutic practices, brain development theory and social learning theory to help parents and family members to understand their children's behaviours and build skills to support their children

• The ability to work in a respectful but confident manner with families to model strategies for supporting their children and to become a consistent, compassionate and effective coach to parents and family members

• Ability to effectively manage stress and personal attitude in a highly demanding (physically, mentally, and emotionally) environment

ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW?:

• This is a full time 1-year contract position working 37.5 hours per week

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

• Regular use of computers, client information database and cell phones

• Work will take place in client homes, community settings and in the office

• Comfortability with transporting clients in personal vehicle

• Frequent travel throughout the Waterloo Region

• Must have a valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle and applicable auto insurance

• This position will require work beyond the normal daytime work hours with 1-2 evenings per week and weekends as required
  
• A police check for the vulnerable sector is required
  
• Must be able to provide either proof of vaccination or documentation providing a satisfactory reason under the Ontario Human Rights Code for not being vaccinated
• Wage: The hourly range for this position is 26.42 - 367.29

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

Camino is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. At Camino we believe that diversity enriches our performance, clients, services offered, the communities where we live and work, and the lives of our employees. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources ( ). While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As we continue to be responsive to the changing needs of our communities, we acknowledge the historical and present-day violence and systemic barriers that continue to harm members of our Region and that we must ask ourselves not if we are complicit, but how.

Camino is committed to developing anti-oppressive practices andequitable outcomes for the families we serve while ensuring that our programs reflect and meet their needs. We recognize that we must work in collaboration with others to dismantle systems of oppression, discrimination, and violence that people face as a result of their diversity, beliefs and identities.

Building equity takes time, resources, intentional commitment and behavioural change. It is an ongoing process, and we start by recognizing the racism and discrimination faced by Indigenous people, Black people, Asian communities, racialized people, ethnic or linguistic groups, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, unhoused people, people with mental illness and people with physical and intellectual disabilities.

To help us create change and ensure that we can continue helping families thrive, Camino has invested in antiracism and anti-oppression training for all our employees. In addition, we have engaged in an organizational assessment to identify and address gaps. We have also created an Equity Leader position to help ensure our policies, processes, and practices eliminate any existence or influence of systemic racism across our organization.

We have a lot of work to do and we are committed to keep moving forward on this learning journey. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action to ensure that everyone at Camino experiences true equity, empowerment, and inclusion.

Job Description

Who we are

As the need for mental health services grows, Child Development Institute (CDI) continues to be the steadfast support and leading provider of specialized mental health services for children and youth aged 0-18 and their families. All of our services are guided by a strength-based approach that incorporates the family and the community into the journey of supporting children and youth. 

Trusted with the mental well-being of our community's most sensitive members, infants and children, all of our programming is backed by rigorous research. Science is the backbone which informs our work as we evolve alongside the needs of our community.

We are committed to providing services that are respectful of racial, cultural, religious, ethnic and linguistic diversity, as well as sexual orientation, age, gender and family differences. All our services are delivered by a deeply caring and compassionate team that guides children, youth and families along a mental health journey in a safe, respectful and welcoming space.

Who we need

The Intensive Family Support Program (IFSP) provides intensive family-based therapeutic and mental health services supporting at-risk children ages 0  to 11. An interdisciplinary team works with the whole family to complete a thorough assessment and develop a collaborative action plan that may include individual and family counselling, specialized group services, parenting strategies, home-based, school, and community support and advocacy.

We are looking for an Intensive Family Support Worker to join our team. You will play a vital role in the collaborative Intensive Family Support program, working alongside a dedicated team of Child and Youth Counsellors, Child and Family Clinicians, and Psychologists. Your responsibilities encompass a diverse range of duties aimed at providing essential support to families and children facing emotional and behavioural challenges.

Therapeutic interventions may be delivered to individuals, groups and families. You are willing and able to travel to other sites and can work flexible hours in the day or evening to meet client needs.

What's in it for you

Profound purpose. You want to take children and their families along a journey of self-empowerment, strengthening attachment and family relationships and behavioural strategies. You will play a critical role in developing a plan of action. You want to be a calming and secure presence, a caring and steady champion for the well-being of clients and parents. 

Growth as a Support Worker and as a compassionate human. Following our evidence-based practices and proven processes, you want to expand your knowledge, skills, and impact. You will be part of in-house professional development opportunities, guided coaching and mentoring. Through cross-functional collaboration and as a result of our broad scope of services, you will gain insights through interactions with other Support Workers, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Child and Youth Workers. 

As our new Intensive Family Support Worker, you will:

• Provide family support. You will work with parents and caregivers helping to structure home and community environments and offering counselling, and guidance to families dealing with emotional and behavioural difficulties. You will provide home-based family services, including crisis management, safety planning, coaching, psychoeducation, advocacy, case management, skills development, and system navigation. 
• Collaborate. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, communicating with mental health partners, educational institutions, and families or guardians. 
• Be active in the Day School. You will support day-to-day functioning in the CDI day treatment classroom. You will consult with the Day Treatment team for clients in the program, addressing social, emotional, and behavioural challenges.
• Create plans and manage case files. You will manage a caseload, implementing therapeutic skill-building interventions using a strength-based model. You will assess, develop, and implement interventions for high-needs, at-risk children requiring intensive support. You will prepare services based on assessments, plan and participate in therapeutic activities, and co-facilitate parent groups. You will facilitate meetings to enlist supports, assess referrals, and monitor, evaluate, and modify interventions for effectiveness.
• Complete reporting. You will comply with agency and accreditation standards, including report writing, treatment planning, participation in ongoing professional development and staff meetings. You will update information systems with accurate data and maintain agency records as required. This may include assessment reports, intervention plans, closing reports, pre/post measures, case notes, statistics and other documentation, as required by agency standards. 

What you bring:

• The experience. You have a Child Youth Worker diploma or degree in a related area with five (5) years of experience in children's mental health in a community-based setting. You have exposure to a multi-disciplinary environment working with high-risk families, supporting assessments and crisis management, and contributing to action plans to improve social and behavioural outcomes.
• The therapeutic expertise. You have the proven ability to gain trust and nurture relationships. You have outstanding listening skills and demonstrate mental attentiveness in face-to-face and telephone interactions with young clients, families, other service providers, community members, colleagues and managers. You can balance priorities and manage interruptions that require constant refocusing. You can handle crisis situations and unplanned drop-ins when they occur. 
• The interpersonal skills. A dedicated and flexible team player, you can interact with team members and colleagues at all levels of the organization, reflecting on and integrating clinical learning and feedback into practice. You have a deep respect for diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. 
• The flexibility. You are flexible to work evenings on a regular basis to meet individual, family, or group needs.

Compensation: $64,093 per annum. This is a permanent position under OPSEU.

Other requirements

• All applicants are advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Credential verifications and references are required.

Apply now

If you're excited about this role but your experience aligns differently with every requirement, we encourage you to apply. While specific qualifications are strictly required, others can be based on various experiences, backgrounds, and knowledge. We can't promise an interview, but we will consider your whole application. 

What you can expect from our interview process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor will discuss your interest in the role and background. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered video interview tool. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview.
• An in-person interview with the Hiring Manager and an HR Representative where you will have an opportunity to further expand on your knowledge and experience as well as ask follow-up questions on the role.

CDI is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. We are equally committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations, please reach out to us at  

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Job Description

Salary: $26.33 - $6.74

Intensive Family Support Worker Zero to Six Team

(Practicing Professional 2, PS4)

Are you passionate about contributing to the community? Are you interested in working for an organization that is committed to learning and growing, puts people at the centre of our work, believes in a culture of belonging and building on the strength of our community?

Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health supports individuals, families and communities as they work to strengthen their wellbeing and mental health. Our vision is to have a connected community where all people thrive.

WHATS THE OPPORTUNITY?

We have an exciting opportunity for an Intensive Family Support Worker to join our Zero to Six team which is part of our Home and Community Outreach Team! We are currently for a 1-year contract.

In this role you will provide consultation and intensive virtual and home-based family support to families with children from birth to age six. You will partner with families to assess their needs, identify treatment goals, identify and work with the family providing treatment in their homes and sometimes in our offices. You will work mostly with the adult caregiver and also with their children. Following the ARC (Attachment, Regulation, Competency) treatment model, the Intensive Family Support Worker creates an environment where children, youth and their families can further their resilience and wellness and heal from the effects of trauma.

WHY WORK FOR US?

We are an organization that serves individuals, families and communities within the Waterloo Region! We are excited about our work, the impact we have in the community and our people (our people are our superpower!). We are committed to doing what is best for our community and to developing our people.

Join us to:

• Do work that matters
  
• Be part of a caring, passionate, and collaborative workplace that lives its values
  
• Learn a ton and support us in creating a more seamless experience for individuals, families and our community
  
• Be a part of our diversity, equity, and inclusion journey
  
• Put the people we serve at the centre of everything we do
  
• Have a positive impact in our community
  
• Work with an organization that supports your growth and provides opportunities for you to use your transferrable skills among other teams and programs.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING:

• Provide client services in accordance with the guidelines of the Agency, including the Childrens Mental Health Service Philosophy
  
• Provide family support to children and caregivers related to emotion management, attachment, behaviour and/or parenting strategies.
  
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in partnership with families, based on identified needs
  
• Provide home-based support, including parent education and coaching, skill development, and promoting positive parent-child interactions
  
• Assist families in finding appropriate resources and provide crisis support as required
  
• Work collaboratively with team members, colleagues and community partners to support the familys wellbeing
• Communicate openly and honestly with families, staff and supervisor
  
• Work autonomously within a multi-agency team context and in the community

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR:

• Diploma or degree in Child and Youth Work, ECE or related discipline such as B.S.W. or Social Services Diploma
• Minimum 3 to 5 years successful field experience, or a minimum of 5 years relevant education and special experience or skills
  
• Minimum 3 years of mental health experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers
  
• First Aid Certificate, CPR and WHMIS (required) certifications as special skills or training
  
• Sound understanding of early childhood development and infant, toddlers, preschoolers mental health
  
• Knowledge of and experience with attachment and trauma-informed therapeutic interventions and working from an anti-oppressive practice approach
  
• Ability and desire to collaborate with the community and other services
  
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), interpersonal and conflict management skills
  
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple demands and priorities
  

ARE THERE BONUS POINTS?

Yes! Well give your application extra credit if you have one or more of these:

• Fluency in languages spoken within the communities we serve (e.g. Arabic, Spanish)
  
• Experience supporting clients directly in their home environment
  
• Certified ASQ Ages and Stages Questionnaire
  
• ChYMH trained
  
• Circle of Security trained
  

ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW?:

• We are hiring for a 1-year contract.
• Hours include working at least two evenings per week and the possibility of occasional weekends based on client needs
  
• Work will take place in client homes, community settings and the office
  
• Frequent travel throughout Waterloo Region can include working outside of city limits in rural areas
  
• Must have a valid driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle and applicable auto insurance
  
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Satisfactory criminal record check for vulnerable sector
  
• Must be able to provide either proof of COVID vaccination or documentation providing a satisfactory reason under the Ontario Human Rights Code for not being vaccinated
  
• This role is a Practicing Professional 2, Programs and Services (PS4) and the hourly rate for this position is 26.42- 37.29.
  
  

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

Camino is an equal opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. At Camino we believe that diversity enriches our performance, clients, services offered, the communities where we live and work, and the lives of our employees. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources ( ). While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As we continue to be responsive to the changing needs of our communities, we acknowledge the historical and present-day violence and systemic barriers that continue to harm members of our Region and that we must ask ourselves not if we are complicit, but how.

Camino is committed to developing anti-oppressive practices and equitable outcomes for the families we serve while ensuring that our programs reflect and meet their needs. We recognize that we must work in collaboration with others to dismantle systems of oppression, discrimination, and violence that people face as a result of their diversity, beliefs and identities.

Building equity takes time, resources, intentional commitment and behavioural change. It is an ongoing process, and we start by recognizing the racism and discrimination faced by Indigenous people, Black people, Asian communities, racialized people, ethnic or linguistic groups, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, unhoused people, people with mental illness and people with physical and intellectual disabilities.

To help us create change and ensure that we can continue helping families thrive, Camino has invested in antiracism and anti-oppression training for all our employees. In addition, we have engaged in an organizational assessment to identify and address gaps. We have also created an Equity Leader position to help ensure our policies, processes, and practices eliminate any existence or influence of systemic racism across our organization.

We have a lot of work to do and we are committed to keep moving forward on this learning journey. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action to ensure that everyone at Camino experiences true equity, empowerment, and inclusion.

Job Description

The Family Support Worker - Perinatal Parent Support Program operates community-based programmes and services for parents, caregivers and children using a community development approach, under the direction of the Perinatal Parent Support Program Coordinator, and in consultation with community residents. The FSCW delivers educational programmes focused on prenatal education/parenting and/or one on one parenting support to vulnerable families, pregnant and/or with infants/young children, both on site and in satellite locations. This work is done within the scope of practice mandated by the relevant professional college, if applicable.

Job Description

Salary:

Are you a changemaker? Come on INN!

Who Are We?
Were an amazing team, doing amazing things every day. Inn from the Cold is the largest organization in the Calgary region dedicated to supporting families experiencing a housing crisis.

At Inn from the Cold, we offer more than a job; we provide an opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of families in need. Our values guide us compassion, accountability, respect, inclusivity, courage, and innovation. We are driven by our vision of a thriving community where every child and family has a safe and stable place to call home.

We prioritize people, recognizing the uniqueness and worth of everyone who walks through our doors. Our commitment to reconciliation and equity is not just a statement; it's a journey we're dedicated to, actively working alongside Indigenous peoples and marginalized communities to dismantle oppressive structures. As a trauma informed organization, we create a safe and supportive environment, promoting healing and resilience.

We are a multidisciplinary team united by a shared vision, mission and values. Collaboration is at the heart of our work, and we believe that diverse perspectives drive our success. It is this diversity and the respect and value we have for each other and our community that makes us stronger.

If this sounds like a place where you would want to work, please review the position below to see if theres a fit with your skills and experience.

What Are We Looking For?

• Position Title Family Support Worker Emma House
  
• Job Type Full Time
  
• Department Housing
• Reports to Program Supervisor, Emma House

Position Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Family Support Worker to join our team at Emma House. Family Emma House Support workers (FSW) work at our Emma House location with expectant mothers or mothers whom have recently given birth, and are experiencing homelessness. FSWs provide emotional support, basic needs support for mothers and babies during their stay at Emma House and work collaboratively with Case Managers and other program staff.

This is a full-time position, work schedule will be from Sunday to Thursday 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

What Youll Do

• Engage with mothers and children, develop rapport, offer support and model positive, compassionate and healthy professional relationships and boundaries
  
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all babies/children and mothers residing at Emma House; provide crisis intervention when needed
  
• Oversee daily house operations, and provide responsive care that supports the daily health and wellness needs of families during their stay at Emma House
  
• Work collaboratively with Case Managers to assist in connecting mothers to appropriate resources and services
  
• Work closely with Program Supervisor and Case Managers to support the family case plan, birthing plan, and housing plan closer to graduation
  
• Provide child-minding support when necessary

This position description reflects the general duties of the role, but is not intended to include all duties that may be inherent in the position. The Emma House Family Support Worker may be asked to perform other duties as required or assigned.

What You Bring to Our Mission

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Social Work, Child/Youth Care or related field of study is preferred; a combination of experience and other education may be considered.
  
• Experience working with at risk/vulnerable women, children and/or the homeless sector.
  
• Experience working in a congregate living setting is an asset.
  
• Knowledge of community resources and supports for mothers and children.
  
• Current First Aid/CPR-C is required; Suicide Intervention Certification is an asset. Training will be provided if necessary.
  
• Current Police Check (with vulnerable sector), and Intervention check (within the last 6 months)
  
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, Excel and e-mail required
  
• Excellent teamwork, collaborative problem-solving and team building skills
  
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing in English

What We Offer
We provide people with meaningful work and are committed to offering equitable benefits and total compensation to all staff, including:

• Competitive salary, where all employees are paid a living wage at minimum
  
• Focus on health and wellbeing, including access to employer paid extended health benefits, dental benefits, annual health spending account and employer matched RRSP contributions
  
• Commitment to your mental wellbeing with free and confidential support through the Employee & Family Assistance Program
  
• Work life balance, including paid vacation starting at three weeks, wellness days, and 12 paid statutory holidays
  
• Supportive and flexible work environment, with ongoing training and development opportunities
  
• Potlucks, celebrations, employee engagement initiatives and plenty of fun
  
• Strong commitment to advancing reconciliation, aligning with the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
  
• Recognition that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person and harnesses the strength in diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Our Commitment
Join us in a workplace where your actions contribute to breaking down barriers, fostering equity, and creating a truly inclusive and antiracist space. At Inn from the Cold, you're not just an employee but a crucial part of a community, making a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: The INN is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is valued and prioritized. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about our mission and can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We value unique perspectives and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of talents and skills. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, place of origin, source of income, mental and physical disability, age or veteran status.

Join Our Team
We are excited to hear from you! We invite you to join our movement to end family homelessness in our city. If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the qualifications above, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking Apply Now.

The successful candidate must satisfactorily complete a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and a Child Intervention Record Check.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until a successful candidate is found.

Inn from the Cold is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process.To request an accommodation, please contact us at before your interview.

Job Description

Family Support Professional - Independent Contractor

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!

Visit to learn more about us.

Position Summary: 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-$0/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.

Job Description

Job Posting - Family Support Professional

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!

Visit to learn more about us.

Position Summary: 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 3:00-9:00 pm and on weekends.

Reimbursement: Starting from $23-$0/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.

Job Description

Family Support Professional - Independent Contractor

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!

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Position Summary: 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-$0/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.