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 of Indigenous people, and we are looking for a Foster Caregiver Support Person and Trainer Job Description 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 foster 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 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 community partners, and caregivers will be an integral part of your position.

Who are we? The Indigenous Perspectives Society is a charitable not for profit organization that strengthens the lives of Indigenous communities through culturally relevant education, professional development, research, and policy. Unique to our organization is our commitment to culturally relevant services. For over 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:

• Bachelor of Social Work/Arts, Social Services Diploma, Indigenous Child and Family Worker or Child and Youth Worker Diploma, or any other related degree or diploma deemed appropriate for the specific job OR lived experience;
• Experience in residential services preferred is preferred;
• Expert 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 requirements particularly in relation to the delivery of Caregiver Care Services is preferred;
• Expert knowledge of Customary Care
• Knowledge of the philosophy of service development and delivery; the communities and family structure, as well as local First Nation customs and traditions;
• Thorough experience in child welfare frontline case management systems and procedures;
• Working knowledge of the administrative structure and operations of the ICFSAs including the service delivery model, policies, procedures and guidelines;
• Preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, status, non-status, Metis, Inuit)*

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 $70,000-$75,000 based on previous experience or related experience
• Monday- Friday 8:30am- 4:30pm with option of a flex schedule (position is onsite)

How to Apply

*First Nations (status and non-status), Metis, Inuit, and Indigenous applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter.

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 Person and Trainer” 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.

Applications will remain open until the position is filled.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

*The Society recognizes that in keeping with the Employment Equity Act of Canada, Section 7, notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, where a private sector employer is engaged primarily in promoting or serving the interests of Aboriginal peoples, the employer may give preference in employment to Aboriginal peoples or employ only Aboriginal peoples, unless that preference or employment would constitute a discriminatory practice under the Canadian Human Rights Act.