Strive Living Society

About Strive Living Society

Responsibilities: Strive Living Society is a dynamic non-profit organization that strives to provide foster homes and support to children and youth with mental health, physical, and developmental disabilities, as well as challenging behaviours and medical healthcare needs. Strive Living Society is currently seeking highly-skilled, experienced care providers throughout the Lower Mainland to provide a warm and inclusive home environment for children and youth with complex medical, social and behavioural needs. Contracts for Foster Care / Family Care range from $3000 to $6000 per month, depending on the child or youth’s level of support required. Suitability of the applicant will be determined through a screening process based on agency interviews, reference checks, submission of all required documentation (including a criminal record background check for all adults over 18 years of age that reside in the home, current first aid certification, as well as a medical note). Responsibilities: We require Foster Care / Family Care providers to perform duties which may include overseeing medication administration, providing personal care, meal preparation, grocery shopping, activity planning, community integration, and transportation to and from school/medical/dental appointments. Requirements: Qualifications Valid BC Driver’s License, clear driver’s abstract and a reliable vehicle. Be comfortable working individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals. Valid Home and Vehicle insurance. Negative TB Test. NVCI/MANDT training is an asset but not required. Extensive experience supporting individuals with complex intellectual, behavioural, and/or social needs. First Aid/ CPR. Criminal Record Check. Benefits: All the above requirements can be obtained before a child or youth moves in. Strive also offers training opportunities for our Foster Care / Family Care providers including First Aid/CPR and Mandt training. If you are interested in becoming a Foster Care / Family Care Provider, please send your resume and cover letter along with a description of the accommodations you have to [email removed] or fax it to 604.936.9003 “Attn: Beatrice”. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Strive Living Society is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.

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Company Type: Non-profit Organisation

Company Size: 501 - 1000

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