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C.A.R.E. Home Parents Career Opportunity

4/17/2014

Family and Children’s Services of Waterloo Region is seeking Foster Parents for the C.A.R.E. Home Program. Currently, the agency has 7 C.A.R.E. homes and is expanding due to its success.
C.A.R.E. (Creating Alternative Residential Experiences) is a family based model with the support of a child and youth worker. C.A.R.E. home parents reside in the agency home and provide daily care, structure, and advocacy for 5 youths who experienced physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, neglect, and/or parental conflict. There is a team approach for youth’s individual treatments, family support, and recreational programming.

Benefits

Flexibility to create your own program for the youth
Child and youth worker support, 40 hours/week
Tax free per diem
Excellent household and mileage allowances
Flexible 13 days respite every 3 months
Flexible 10 vacation days with annual increases
Clinical support
Training and skills development opportunities
Cohesive and supportive group of C.A.R.E. home parents

Qualifications

Couples or individuals who are passionate about youths
Education and years of employment experience with youths or as a foster parent
Ability to develop relationships and understand the emotional and behavioural high needs of youths
Good organization and written communication skills
A life style commitment for a minimum of 2 years
Valid driver’s license and vehicle

For more information or to send your resume,
Teresa.Trofymowych@facswaterloo.org or (519) 576-0540 ext. 3111

CHILDCARE WORKER II (temporary full-time until approx. Aug 30, 2014)

4/8/2014

Organization: YWCA St. Paul Childcare Centre
Pay rate: $18.204 per hour, with an additional 2% in lieu of benefits
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

DUTIES: (would include but not be limited to)

Assist in the planning and implementation of a stimulating, developmentally appropriate program for children and their families
To take an active role as part of the Centre’s professional child care team
To provide a warm and nurturing environment for children and families
To maintain effective communication with staff, parents and coordinator
To ensure the health and safety of the children
To act as a positive role model for the children

QUALIFICATIONS:

Diploma in Early Childhood Education would be an asset
CPR and First Aid Training
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience working with toddlers in a licensed childcare setting
Proven ability to work as an effective team member

Please respond in writing by April 12, 2014 to:

Andrea Hardy, Childcare Coordinator
YWCA St. Paul Childcare Centre
45 Birchcliffe Ave.
Kitchener, ON N2M 4V7
Email: andrea.hardy@ywcakw.on.ca

The YWCA is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all races, colour, ethnic origin, religions, abilities, gender identity, and sexual orientations, and are committed to ensuring equal and full participation for all applicants during the recruitment and selection process.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

C.A.R.E. Home Parents Career Opportunity

CHILDCARE WORKER II (temporary full-time until approx. Aug 30, 2014)

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