Therapeutic Supervisor - Foster Care

Why work with us:

The Family Centre is seeking two (2) experienced and highly interpersonal Therapeutic Supervisors, Foster Care with expertise in supporting the recruitment and onboarding processes for new caregivers, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic interventions from both Western and Indigenous frameworks, and providing ongoing group supervision with a focus on clinical consults and Trauma-Informed Care. Your ability to lead a team, manage people, and understand the importance of meaning developed through teachings and values embedded in Ceremony, Circle Processes, and Relational Accountability will be essential in providing comprehensive support to caregivers and ensuring the capacity and wellness to care for children.  We are focused on Trauma-Informed Care for both our communities and staff teams, providing services based on research and evidence-based practices. We encourage employees to bring their authentic self to work in our diverse and inclusive environment. The organization is committed to Indigenous ceremony and practice and welcomes knowledge of ceremony and lived experience. Our culture is focused on providing a safe and supportive workplace including paid training, excellent benefits, a wellness program, and much more. 

What you will be doing:

The ohpikîhakan Foster Care program at The Family Centre has a unique approach to foster care that emphasizes the holistic needs of children and youth, including having  a strong emphasis on cultural and relational connection, as well as reunification with family and community. In this model, caregivers receive extensive initial and ongoing training, are supported by therapeutic supervisors, and are an integral part of the support circle surrounding children, youth, and their families.

Reporting to the Program Manager, Family Support Services, the Therapeutic Supervisor, Foster Care is involved in the training, equipping, and supervision of caregivers, providing high-level support for caregivers of marginalized children and youth aged 0-17 who have Children and Family Services involvement, including a significant proportion of Urban Indigenous, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit individuals, refugees, first-generation Canadians, and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals who have experienced the impacts of colonization, trauma, and multigenerational abuse and neglect. As a self-starter passionate about working with vulnerable people, you will excel in regularly meeting in caregivers’ homes to provide therapeutic supervision, including ongoing teaching and support, responding to emergencies and incidents, and reviewing associated critical incident reports.

• Support recruitment and onboarding of new caregivers.
• Utilize evidence-based therapeutic interventions from Western and Indigenous frameworks.
• Provide regular in-home therapeutic supervision and ongoing teaching support.
• Respond to emergencies, incidents, and review critical incident reports.
• Conduct group supervision focused on clinical consults and Trauma-Informed Care.
• Audit files to ensure paperwork completion and ethical objective meeting.
• Monitor and analyze program and client data for development and evaluation.
• Encourage professional development and self-care strategies for caregivers.

What you will bring to the role:

• Minimum Master’s degree in psychology, therapy, counseling, or related field.
• Certified and registered with a professional association and in good standing.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in counseling or working with vulnerable families in a therapeutic or supervisory role.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment, problem-solve with a non-confrontational approach, and navigate courageous conversations effectively.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills, with reliable and flexible availability, including some evenings and weekends.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, being proactive and highly engaged.

Background Check Process & Requirements:

• As part of the selection process, The Family Centre will conduct reference checks with your most recent employers. Additionally, the following requirements must be met:
• Police Information Check - Vulnerable Sector (completed within the last 6 months)
•  Child Intervention Records Check (completed within the last 6 months)
• Our Children Are Sacred Youth Suicide Prevention Training or ASIST Suicide Intervention Training, required within 3 months of start date
• Standard First Aid Level C CPR certification
• Reliable vehicle, available for regular use and valid driver’s license

What you can expect:

Training – comprehensive onboarding/orientation process which includes service specific, leading-edge training, and agency-wide core training

Feedback – a strong reflective supervision model that provides regular formal and informal opportunities for feedback 

Performance Coaching – formal and informal coaching regarding the development of personal and professional growth and development

Reasonable Accommodation – The Family Centre will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee

The Family Centre is committed to employee wellbeing and development. The comprehensive compensation package offered to employees reflects those values and is competitive within the marketplace.

• From $78,136 - $ 93,063 Annually
• 36.5 hour work week (evening and weekend availability required)
• Fully paid group benefits plan
• Wellness Program
• 4 weeks’ vacation 
• RRSP matching
• Ongoing paid training
• Mileage compensation
• Paid parking
• Paid sick time
• Agency-wide social events
• First People’s Circle, People of Colour, and LBGTQ2IAS+ Employee Support Groups

Closing Date: Dec 31, 2024

The Family Centre thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.