Help children and youth thrive by coaching foster parents with Trellis. Trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice and versatile 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
SAFE 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.

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