Job Overview

Join our dedicated team as a Live-in Foster Parent where you will provide a secure, nurturing, and supportive home environment for children and youth in need. This rewarding role involves offering stability, guidance, and care to help young individuals thrive emotionally, socially, and developmentally. As a Live-in Foster Parent, you will be an essential part of a team committed to making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children while fostering a sense of belonging and resilience.

Duties

- Provide daily care, supervision, and emotional support to children and youth in your home
- Develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to each child's needs and goals
- Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming living environment that promotes well-being and stability
- Collaborate with social workers, case managers, and other professionals to ensure proper support and services are delivered
- Monitor children’s progress, behavior, and health, reporting any concerns promptly to relevant authorities
- Facilitate educational activities, recreational outings, and life skills development opportunities
- Uphold all licensing requirements and safety protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory standards

Experience

- Prior supervising or caregiving experience is highly desirable; experience working with children or vulnerable populations is preferred




- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children, families, professionals, and community members
- Ability to manage challenging behaviors with patience, empathy, and positive reinforcement
- Demonstrated commitment to child welfare and safety standards
- Flexibility to adapt to changing needs of children and the responsibilities of the role
- Experience working with youth with developmental disabilities

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing valuable skills in caregiving and child development. We seek compassionate individuals who are motivated by service and eager to provide stable homes that foster growth, hope, and resilience.

Pay: $1,500.00-$5,938.27 per month

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- Housing allowance
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Niagara Falls, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Are you willing to move into one of our homes as a live in foster parent?

Education:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

- Working with youth: 1 year (required)
- Working with behavioral youth: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)

Location:

- Niagara Falls, ON (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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