Foster Care - Support Worker

Trellis works with young people, adults, families, and communities to unlock their potential and support their growth. We are focused on generational change by providing a spectrum of services for people of all backgrounds, including those with complex needs. Our programs improve access to resources, develop family and community supports and build people’s capacity to deal with life’s challenges.
With our support, people from all walks of life are empowered to move beyond systemic barriers, cultivate great outcomes and reach their full potential. We’re Trellis – and we’re always growing!
Our Values  Our values not only define who we are but also support Trellis to achieve our vision of everyone reaching their full potential.
Courage:  We willingly embrace growth, and don’t see it as optional
Empathy:  We relentlessly care about the growth of others and won’t let anyone go unsupported
Learning:  We choose to grow through uncertainty, even when the status quo feels easier
Impact:  We go beyond what seems doable and prove that growth is possible.
Our Commitments  We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and connectedness, where everyone is welcomed. We believe in creating a workplace that celebrates diversity of our teams, our program participants and reflects the communities we serve.
We are committed to active reconciliation in alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 calls to action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Reconciliation is a highly valued and integrated part of our culture and work. Trellis’ reconciliation journey is intentional with meaningful engagement from team members both collectively and as individuals.
What Trellis Offers  We provide people with meaningful work and are committed to offering equitable total compensation to all staff. This includes the following benefits  which start from Day 1 of employment :
RRSP Group Savings Plan
Free and confidential support through the Employee & Family Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Sick Days, Wellness Days and your Work Anniversary off
Ability to swap statutory holidays for other days of importance to you
Diversity and Inclusion embedded into everyday practice.

The Role:

Foster Care Support Worker (Full Time)  The Foster Care Support Worker plays a vital role in supporting foster families and the children and youth in their care. This position provides tailored guidance, leadership, and supervision to foster parents to ensure each child and youth receives the individualized support they need to thrive. The role requires strong collaboration with Alberta Children’s Services and a commitment to trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and family-centered practices.
This position requires a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend availability as needed.
This position requires a flexible schedule with evening and weekend work as required.
Key Duties and Responsibilities   Provide individualized support, leadership, and supervision to foster parents, ensuring care strategies are tailored to the unique needs of each child and youth.
Collaborate closely with Alberta Children’s Services to facilitate access to necessary supports and resources.
Coach foster parents in building connections between children/youth and their natural supports, including supporting reunification efforts with biological families.
Engage with foster children and families using a trauma-informed, grief and loss-informed, and culturally responsive approach.
Model and maintain respectful, professional relationships and boundaries with foster families, children and youth, colleagues, and external partners.
Contribute to service planning, goal development, and assessments in alignment with program…