Program Supervisor – Foster Care
ENVIROS – Who We Are:
Enviros is an innovative social services agency that provides critical, individualized programs to children, youth, adults, and families in vulnerable situations to meet their desired outcomes and wellness.
Enviros helps our clients make strength-based changes to move to independence within a healthy community.
Enviros focuses programs on the unique needs of individual clients practicing experiential learning to provide opportunities for personal discovery and growth.
Enviros focus is on building relationships and is the foundation of the work we do. This enables clients to develop skills, healthy trust, and independence.
Since our founding in 1976, Enviros has been an early adopter of new evidence-based best practices and has developed and informed other leading practices.
Why People Choose Enviros
Simply stated, our vision is: “The Power of Human Relationships Invites Belonging and Inspires Growth”.
Enviros’ vision, mission, and values inform our decisions and guide the direction that we take, and they can be found on our website.
Enviros Principles of Practice
Enviros’ Principle Based Practice is a model that utilizes principles to guide and drive action in practice, a decision-making tool in our interventions addressing critical areas of need, and the foundational structure of support for the crucial work we do incorporating strengths and culture into our day-to-day interactions.
The Program – Foster Care
The Enviros Foster Care program provides the best possible care to children at a time of upheaval in their lives by matching a foster home to the needs of the child. When children are unable to remain in their own homes or with family members, Enviros offers Foster Care for children under the age of 18.
Enviros has 68 contracted Foster Care beds. While there is no typical length of stay, Foster Care is designed to be a temporary, supportive and nurturing placement for children, with the ultimate goal to return home or move toward a more permanent home environment.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Foster Care Program Supervisor to provide leadership within our Foster Care program and support the delivery of safe, responsive, and high-quality care for children and youth. Reporting to the Program Manager, this role oversees a skilled team of Family Support Practitioners, supports dedicated foster parents, and works collaboratively with community and system partners to promote stability, belonging, and positive outcomes for children in care.
Our work is guided by a commitment to trauma-informed, strength-based, and culturally respectful principle-based practice, and we strive to honour culture, identity, and community through our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.
Reports to: Program Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
Program Leadership
- Lead the delivery of the Foster Care program in alignment with organizational values, policies, accreditation standards, and contractual requirements.
- Train, supervise, and evaluate Family Support Practitioners
- Provide guidance to team in case planning, safety planning, transitions, and day-to-day care decisions.
- Participate in the agency on-call system and support staff and foster parents during critical incidents.
Foster Care–Specific Oversight
- Support a network of foster homes serving children from infancy through age 18.
- Assist with placement matching, stability planning, and collaboration with Placement and Children’s Services.
- Attend and support foster parents through case conferences, meetings, investigations, and placement-related meetings.
- Organize and facilitate Foster Parent Support and Education Meetings.
- Ensure children’s cultural identity, community connections, and individual needs are respected and supported.
Staff Supervision & Team Development
- Provide ongoing supervision, coaching, and performance feedback.
- Support professional development and staff well-being.
- Foster a collaborative, safe, and inclusive work environment.
Collaboration & Administration
- Build and maintain professional relationships with Children’s Services, Placement Services, and community partners.
- Chair program team meetings and contribute to leadership initiatives.
- Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and compliance with accreditation standards.
- Monitor program expenses in collaboration with the Program Manager.
Qualifications – Skills – Personality Traits
- Diploma or Degree in Human Services or a related field
- Supervisory experience in a human services or child-focused setting
- Significant experience in family work, and family systems
- Experience working with Child development and attachment
- Experience supporting children, youth, and families impacted by trauma
- Knowledge of Alberta Child Protection legislation (an asset)
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
- Clear Alberta Intervention Record Check (required prior to employment)
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills
- Calm, thoughtful, and adaptable in complex situations
- Collaborative, organized, and values-driven
- Committed to learning, reflection, and inclusive practice
- A steady presence with warmth and a sense of humour
Enviros believes in the power of diversity, and we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.
Additionally, Enviros is committed to having a workforce of skilled and diversified representation of the population we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, in our commitment to the population we serve, preference will be given to candidates self-identifying as an Indigenous Person.
Enviros is an equal-opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to accept telephone inquiries.
How to apply: https://enviros.criterionhcm.com/jobs/332/1/#152/apply
Pre‑Employment Background Check Requirements
As a condition of employment, all staff working for
Enviros are required to complete:
- Intervention Record Check (IRC)
- Criminal Record Check including a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
Both checks
must be completed prior to the employee’s start date. Please note that this process can take
up to six (6) weeks to complete.
Enviros will accept IRCs and Criminal Record Checks with VSC that are
no more than six (6) months old at the time of hire.
Applicants may choose to apply for these checks
in advance of being selected for an interview or employment by clicking the links below and following the required process to avoid potential delays in commencement if you are the successful candidate. Please be aware that
initiating these checks does not guarantee advancement in the recruitment process.
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