Role Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director, the Therapeutic Program Coordinator will be responsible to provide support to the Therapeutic Caregiver and Child and Youth Workers on a regular basis. They are to approve the programming schedule and assist the Therapeutic Caregiver with any questions or challenges they may have.

Therapeutic Homes Program:

Therapeutic Homes are held to a higher standard by Child and Family Services (CFS) as they provide care for children with significant needs, including trauma responses, FASD, autism, etc. We aim to achieve the goal of providing a protected, supportive space for children and youth in their own territory/community (when possible), meeting the immediate medical/dental/vision care and education needs of the youth, while making every effort to support children/youth in their access to family and culture as guided by the Child Protection Team.

The Therapeutic Program Coordinator’s role is to support the Therapeutic Caregiver in the Rycon Apartment with up to two [2] children. They are responsible to ensure the caregiver engages with children and youth by conducting fun, educational, and therapeutic activities.

Duties ensure that the Therapeutic Caregivers and Respite Caregivers:

- Implement games, activities, and outings best suited for the children
- Engage with children at all times: be open, communicative, and supportive
- Ensure children are supervised at all times
- Lead activities with enthusiasm and energy
- Respect all spaces in the homes and facilities, and ensure proper care, use, and maintenance of same
- Ensure all spaces are properly cleaned at the end of each shift




- Communicate with Therapeutic Home Program Coordinator , Respite Caregivers, and/or Social Workers as needed
- Assist with household duties around the house, not limited to dishes, laundry, cooking etc
- Attend mandatory trainings provided as provided
- Attending occasional meetings as planned
- Report any needed repairs to the home/equipment to the Coordinator

Other duties include but not limited to:

- Create a schedule for Child and Youth Workers to provide support in the home
- Weekly meetings with the Therapeutic Caregiver
- Email and phone contact with the child’s social workers
- Bi-weekly check ins with the Executive Director or as needed
- Manage the budget for the program ensuring the caregiver has all that is required for the children and youth
- Work with finance to ensure accounting and reporting is completed
- Be available by phone or email as needed
- Be on call as needed

Qualifications

- minimum of 19 years of age
- Highschool Completion certificate
- Degree or Diploma in the area of Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Education or other appropriate areas is considered an asset
- Must be extremely punctual and reliable.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong organizational skills
- Experience working with children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, a trauma background, and various behavioral needs
- Enthusiasm and desire to work with children and youth and make a positive impact on their life
- Knowledge of northern First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultures

Required Documents

- Vulnerable sector check annually
- Child protection record check, every five (5) years
- First aid/ CPR

Pay: $37.37 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Therapeutic Program Coordinator (Yellowknife)
🏢 Foster Family Coalition of the NWT
📍 Yellowknife