RockHaven Children's Services Inc. is a Treatment Foster Care Agency that has been working closely with Children's Aid Societies within Ontario for the past 22 years, providing family-based care to children and youth. RockHaven is currently looking for Foster Parents to provide care for 1-4 children/youth in their own home.

Each Foster Parent is provided with full orientation, regular training sessions and 24/7 support to ensure the children/youth in your care have a safe, stable and nurturing home environment. Foster Parents are provided with 24hour on call support, competitive compensation, paid relief, 2 weeks of paid vacation as well as the support of a CYC worker.

RockHaven will train the applicant to ensure they have all of the skills and knowledge in order to care for children/youth in their care. Having experience working with children who display challenging behaviours is an asset.

All applicants must be able to provide a clear vulnerable sector police check as well as a satisfactory CAS background check. You must have a valid Class G driver's licence as well as your own transportation. A home study will also be complete as part of the process to becoming a Foster Parent.

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POSITION

Full Time Foster Parent to Children and Youth. The applicant may be, (single, a couple or partners).

SUMMARY

RockHaven Children's Services Treatment Foster Care (TFC) provides a safe, stable and nurturing home environment for children and youth who have emotional or behavioral needs. We are a family-based residential treatment program that allows the child to experience healthy parent-to-child relationships in an environment that promotes growth and healing.

We are seeking Foster Parents who are able to provide care for 1- 4 children/youth in your home. Support from a CYC based on each child/youths individual needs. 24/7, 365 day on call support. Competitive and generous compensation that is a tax free per diem.

This is an exciting opportunity to help make a difference in the life of a child or youth!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain a clean and organized home providing nutritious meals and a warm, welcoming environment

Provide care and supervision to meet the child/youth's needs and collaboratively work with RockHaven and other community resources in achieving the treatment goals set out by RockHaven/Children's Aid Societies.

Complete thorough daily logs and documentation

Liaison with management and on call to report any concerns with the youth in your care

Attend regular and/or special medical, optical, and dental appointments of the child/youth

To share with RockHaven all information about the child's progress or difficulties in his/her daily living, health or adjustment to the home, school, or community

Medication administration and monitoring

Document important moments in the child/youth's life

Responsible for the child/youth's transportation

Teach life skills and social skill development

Professional communication with co-workers/foster parents, CYC's, social workers

Encourage and supervise school attendance, attend teacher conferences and keep your supervisor within RockHaven up to date regarding any educational needs and/or changes

Support and encourage the child/youth's participation in school, leisure time, community activities and his/her own interests

Attend all case planning conferences and administrative case reviews to offer input regarding the child/youth in your home

To engage with the child/youth's biological family as directed to encourage a positive relationship and facilitate reunification

To respect final decisions made by RockHaven/Children's Aid Society or court if they can be validated as in the best interest of the child/youth

To comply with all legislation, regulations and Provincial Standards concerning foster care and children/youth in care

Adhere to all Ministry and RockHaven requested trainings to support both personal and professional development

Adhere to RockHaven's Policies and Procedures/Program Description as set out by the Ministry.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Experience working with children and youth who may have emotional, physical, trauma, behavioural and social challenges would be an asset

Educational background in working with special need children/youth and/or social services is an asset

Must be adaptable and flexible to change for any unplanned situations that may arise

Strong decision-making skills and be able to effectively problem solve

Behavioural management skills an asset

Excellent interpersonal, communication and documentation skills

Strong ability to build supportive and productive relationships with all parties involved

Have a genuine care and concern for the child/youth's well-being and a desire to make a difference in their life

Excellent organizational skills

Must have a valid class G driver's licence, driver's abstract, vulnerable sector police check, CAS background check, medical

Successful applicant will be provided with all necessary training (CPR/First Aid, NVCI, PRIDE, Cultural Competency Training, TIC training) and orientation. Applicants will also have a home study complete.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $2,100.00-$8,400.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:
Newcastle, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
Do you possess excellent oral and written English skills?
Have you answered all employer asked questions?
Applicant must have their own living space.Do you have a home suitable to care for 1-4 children/youth?

Experience:
Social Work: 1 year (preferred)

Language:
Fluent English (required)

Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person