REQUIREMENTS AND COMMITMENT

• 21 years of age or older - Financially stable
• Not providing any other services (forms of care) for other agencies
• Maintain proactive measures in obtaining a foster home License from the GOA - Government of Alberta, which entails:
• Willingness to commit your time to complete the HAR/SAFE Assessment process (minimum 3 interviews which can take between 2-4 hours)
• 1 hour check in with HAR Assessor after above process is complete
• Completion of PRIDE Pre-Service training, GOA licensing requirement
• Typically takes 35 hours to complete 10 online sessions and 2 virtual check ins.
• PRIDE is self-paced; however, participants must finish within 12 weeks (GOA policy).
• Provide 3 positive references
• Provide and pass medical clearance (physical and mental health) from the applicants known Family physician
• Canadian permanent resident (must be legally authorized to work in Canada)
• Proficient in both spoken and written English
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques, mental wellness practices, and effective home care processes
• CarePros Training: Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and Service Excellence Training
• Safety requirements:
• Must own a 4-door vehicle
• Must have a private (unshared) bedroom with a legal window available

COMPLIANCE REGULATED REQUIREMENTS

• An active Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License
• A clear Alberta 10-year Driver’s Abstract (10 years driving experience is not required)
• A current Standard First Aid with CPR Level C (Canadian Provider in person, or blended online/in-person)
• Alberta auto insurance with $2-million liability coverage
• Alberta Residential or tenants’ insurance with $1 Million Liability insurance coverage
• CGL (Commercial General Liability) $2 Million Liability insurance coverage

Please refer the Job description for details