Open your home to someone in need, provide guidance, and make a lasting impact.
Position: Therapeutic Caregiver – Home Share Provider
Locations: Cranbrook, Creston, Fernie, or Invermere, BC
Vacancies: 2 x 3-bed services
Earnings: $7500 per month, plus respite and per diem rates (details below)
Summary:
The Therapeutic Caregiver provides daily support comfort, and encouragement to the Persons Served (child or youth). As a contracted home share provider, you will provide a welcoming home environment that is inclusive and attentive to the unique needs of the individual(s) in care. The Persons Served must be provided with their own private bedroom in the home that the Therapeutic Caregiver either owns, leases, or rents.
Due to the unique support requirements associated with this role, it is preferred that no other children or youth be living in the home. As an independent contractor position, a thorough screening assessment of each applicant will be conducted. The Therapeutic Caregiver will work with the team to identify potential respite providers to enhance supports to the Persons Served.
Becoming a Therapeutic Caregiver is a rewarding experience for both the caregiver and the Persons Served, though it can be demanding and challenging. As part of the Axis team, Therapeutic Caregivers receive specialized training and ongoing support.
Earnings per 3-Bed Service:
1. $7500 per month fee for service
2. 7 days of respite per month $400 per day
3. $1655.91 per diem rate per child
About Axis Family Resources Ltd.:
Axis Family Resources Ltd. is a leading British Columbia-based social services organization using a trauma-informed lens. As we are actively committed to enhancing safety in the workplace and providing excellent service, we have maintained our CARF accreditation since 2003 and COR certification since 2023. Axis encourages promotion from within and invests in our people through ongoing training and career development.
Our mission is to be the leader in the delivery of community based social services while enhancing the lives of the diverse people we serve, our employees, and our partners. Meeting our Mission means recruiting individuals who are passionate about making a difference.
Qualifications & Requirements:
4. Previous experience working with or caring for individuals who have faced adverse life circumstances
5. Knowledge of and the ability to work with complex trauma, Autism, FASD, ODD or other neurobiological conditions is beneficial
6. Must be patient, compassionate, and adaptable
7. Successful completion of the SAFE Homestudy (Agency conducted)
8. Current Level 1 First Aid (will be provided)
9. CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (will be provided)
10. Cleared Criminal Record Check (Agency conducted)
11. BC Class 5 driver’s licence, safe driving record, and a reliable vehicle
12. Home Insurance (Additional Rider Insurance required, extra cost reimbursed by Axis)
Axis Offers:
13. Membership for the British Columbia Foster Parent Association
14. Weekly team meetings for ongoing support and training
15. 24/7 access to our on-call support team
16. The comfort of being able to stay in your own home while supporting Persons Served
17. Extensive in-house trainings provided, including Complex Trauma practice
18. Exclusive Preferred Vendor Program discounts on internet, cell phone, home insurance, etc.
19. Employee referral incentive
20. Wellness initiatives and team day events
If you have a passion for working with people – we are excited to hear from you!