Closer To Home is a dynamic, innovative agency that is always looking to add the right person to our team. This page is frequently updated so please continue to check for more exciting opportunities with Closer To Home.
- Foster Parent – Full Time 24/7
- Alternate Teaching Parent – Full Time
- Teaching Parents – Full Time, Live-in
- Overnight Awake Staff – Full Time
- Family Support Worker – Full Time, Live-in
- Family Specialist – Full Time
Program: Foster Care
Job Title: Foster Parent
Commitment: Full Time, 24 hours a day
Duration: Permanent
Posting Date: January 1, 2012
Closing Date: Open
Responsibilities:
- Provide specialized treatment oriented family based care for children who may otherwise be placed in more structured programs
- Follow all legislative and agency mandated policies and procedures involved in the care of foster children
- Complete a comprehensive screening/selection process which includes criminal record checks, child welfare intervention checks and a home study with your family
- Participate fully in the process of family reunification, if appropriate
Qualifications:
- A clean Criminal Record Check, a clean Child Welfare Intervention Check
- 24 hour availability to the foster child
- Adequate living space to accommodate a foster child
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with community partners and professionals
- Excellent ability to develop strong working relationships with families
- Foster Parents receive in-depth training and support, 24 hour on call availability and a tax free daily per diem
Contact: Please email resume to info@closertohome.com
Program: Community Teaching Homes – Calgary and Airdrie
Job Title: Alternate Teaching Parent
Commitment: Full Time
Duration: Permanent
Posting Date: February 1, 2012
Closing Date: Until suitable candidate selected
Responsibilities:
- The Alternate Teaching Parent is responsible for assisting and supporting the clients in our Community Teaching Homes through providing relief, assisting with treatment planning implementation, assisting with crisis, and assisting with job and school difficulties
- The Alternate Teaching Parent may work in a specific program or across programs such as group homes, support youth in the semi-independent living program, and provide relief to any foster homes when need
- This position reports directly to the Teaching Parent Supervisor in each Teaching Home
Qualifications:
- Diploma or Degree in a related field
- Related experience with youths or families implementing structured plans, setting clear and attainable goals and working closely with a team of professionals in order to facilitate success for the clients
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong ability and willingness to develop cooperative working relationships with youths, families, and other team members
- Willingness to work a flexible 40 hour work week including some evenings and weekends
- Applicant must complete a Criminal Record Check and a Child Welfare Intervention check upon hire
- Applicant must have a valid Alberta drivers license, adequate and current insurance and be willing to provide a drivers abstract upon hire
Contact: Please email resume to info@closertohome.com
Closer to Home thanks you for your interest but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted
Program: Community Teaching Homes
Job Title: Teaching Parents
Commitment: Full Time, live-in
Duration: Permanent
Posting Date: February 1, 2012
Closing Date: Until suitable candidate selected
Responsibilities:
- A live-in salaried position for a couple to provide intensive treatment services for 3-6 young adults
- Benefits include private living space within a beautiful home, utilities, food, transportation, extended health and dental coverage, Registered Retirement Savings Plan, and staff support
- The primary objective of the Teaching Parents is the implementation of the Teaching-Family Model to encourage youth to develop to their maximum potential. As parents you will be responsible for these youths 24/7, 365 days a year. Regular days off and holidays are provided
- You will provide a normalized home environment to encourage a naturalized family living experience for these youths and the building of close relationships
Qualifications:
- Diploma or degree in a related field preferred, previous experience working with vulnerable children and families would be an asset
Contact: Please email resume to info@closertohome.com
Closer to Home thanks you for your interest but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted
Program: Community Teaching Homes – Calgary and Airdrie
Job Title: Overnight Awake Staff
Commitment: Full Time
Duration: Permanent
Posting Date: February 6, 2012
Closing Date: Until suitable candidate selected
Responsibilities:
- To provide awake overnight supervision in our Community Teaching Homes for clientele ranging in age from 6 years-adulthood
- To ensure the safety and security of all clients
- To complete Administrative tasks as assigned
- To complete household tasks such as food prep, and cleaning
- This position reports directly to the Program Coordinator
Qualifications:
- Experience working independently with minimal supervision
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and holidays
- Demonstrated reliability
- Applicant must complete a Criminal Record Check and a Child Welfare Intervention check upon hire
Contact: Please email resume to info@closertohome.com
Closer to Home thanks you for your interest but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted
Program: Specialized Community Supports
Job Title: Family Support Worker
Commitment: Full Time, live-in
Duration: Permanent
Posting Date: February 6, 2012
Closing Date: Until suitable candidate selected
Responsibilities:
- A live-in salaried position providing intensive treatment for a family in a therapeutic home
- The support worker would provide support to the family by assisting them with skills such as problem solving, positive parenting, budgeting, advocacy, understanding and facilitating child development, and other skills which will increase the family’s ability to set attainable goals and experience success
- This position reports directly to the Program Coordinator
Qualifications:
- A degree or diploma in a related field, or experience working with at risk children and/or families, related experience is an asset
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with community partners and professionals
- Excellent ability to develop strong working relationships with families, provide strength-based services and, and advocate for children and families
- Ability to be responsible to the program 365 days a year (regular days off and holidays provided)
- Applicant must be able to supervise staff
- Applicant must have current First Aid/CPR certification
- Applicant must have a valid Alberta drivers license, adequate and current insurance and be willing to provide a drivers abstract upon hire
- Applicant must complete a Criminal Record Check and a Child Welfare Intervention check upon hire
Note: Applicants with a partner or family will be considered.
Benefits: Rent and utilities included, extended health and dental coverage, and support staff
Contact: Please email resume to info@closertohome.com
Closer to Home thanks you for your interest but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted
Program: Family Matters
Job Title: Family Specialist
Commitment: Full Time
Duration: Permanent
Posting Date: February 6, 2012
Closing Date: Until suitable candidate selected
Responsibilities:
- To support families in a variety of settings, in learning skills necessary for them to more effectively meet the needs of their family and life situation
- Provide support to families and individuals by assisting with problem solving, parenting skills, child development needs, budgeting, advocacy and other skills which will increase the families ability to set attainable goals and create success
- This position reports directly to the Family Matters Program Coordinator
Qualifications:
- A degree or diploma in a related field, related experience an asset
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with community partners and professionals
- Excellent ability to develop strong working relationships with families
- Willingness to work a flexible 40 hour work week including evenings and weekends as families needs dictate
- Applicant must have a valid Alberta drivers license, adequate and current insurance and be willing to provide a drivers abstract upon hire
- Applicant must complete a Criminal Record Check and a Child Welfare Intervention check upon hire
Contact: Please email resume to info@closertohome.com
Closer to Home thanks you for your interest but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted
This page was last updated on February 6, 2012
