PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
Every child deserves a champion – an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best they can possibly be.
- Rita F. Pierson
Children, youth, and young adults in foster care are facing a wide range of social, emotional, behavioural, and academic challenges. To meet these diverse needs, we seek highly skilled, well-matched professionals who are available to provide services primarily after school and on weekends. Support may be one-to-one, with a sibling group, or with the entire family.
The work we do is anchored in trust and partnership. As a Support Professional, you will collaborate with Foster Parents and their Bridgeway team, participate in clinical consultations, and contribute to meetings and plans of care relevant to the children and youth they work with. Support Professionals are an integral part of the team that creates stability and increases placement longevity for Foster Children and Youth.
PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS OF PROVIDING SUPPORT:
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Challenge yourself professionally by providing therapeutic goal-focused services to individuals with complex needs aged 0-18+ in the foster home and/or community settings.
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Part-time hours and flexibility in your schedule
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Autonomy to choose who you work with and how to apply strategies to meet goals
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Competitive hourly rates with compensation for mileage and expenses
RELATIONAL BENEFITS OF PROVIDING SUPPORT:
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Partner with Foster Parents in creating a stable, safe, and consistent family environment.
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Become a trusted person and a mentor for Foster Children, Youth, and Young Adults.
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Help with skill development, self-esteem, and building confidence.
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Establish and model healthy relationships.
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Experience personal growth and promote greater empathy while working with the most vulnerable children and youth in our communities.
HOW SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS ENRICH THE LIVES OF FOSTER CHILDREN & FAMILIES
CHILDREN ARE RESILIENT
Bridgeway receives the most traumatized and high-risk placements. Your skills and expertise will be intentionally matched to the children/youth that need you most. With the right support systems in place, children overcome and thrive.
FOSTER FAMILIES ARE DEVOTED
The family home is the most therapeutic and healing environment for Foster Children and Youth. You will collaborate with the Foster Parent to help address challenges, develop the child's strengths, and meet goals.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Being a Support Professional is so much more than working a shift. With Bridgeway, you become part of a multi-disciplinary professional team and will have opportunities to contribute to treatment planning and interventions.
