Help children and youth thrive by coaching foster parents with Trellis. Trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice and flexible availability are central.

This Foster Care Support Worker engages children, youth, and families while strengthening foster parent capacity. You will build connections with natural supports, support reunification efforts, respond to crises, and maintain professional boundaries. The role also requires accurate records, timely e-filing, and collaboration with program partners.

Key Responsibilities:

- Engage families using trauma, grief, and culturally informed approaches
- Build respectful relationships with foster families and external partners
- Support reunification connections with biological families




- Maintain accurate records meeting program and accreditation standards
- Balance competing priorities and respond effectively to crises

Requirements:

- Knowledge of trauma, brain development, and child development
- Understanding of mental health, addiction, and adverse family experiences
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- SECURE home assessment training and experience considered an asset
- Current First Aid, CPR, driver’s abstract, and required clearances

Use child and youth care knowledge, de-escalation skills, and collaboration to strengthen foster families and individualized support.

📌 Child and Youth Foster Care Worker (Calgary)
🏢 Trellis Society
📍 Calgary