Staff
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the Federation office and staff. They are responsible for communication with foster caregivers, agency personnel, and the Department of Opportunities and Social Development. And also works closely with, and is responsible to, the Federation’s Board of Directors. This position also serves on other committees as requested.
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
This position is responsible for the daily operations of the office, maintains the provincial foster caregiver database and sends materials to new foster caregivers. Other key responsibilities are sending referrals to the Regional Recruitment Workers and maintaining the statistics for this service as well as the editor of the biannual newsletter for foster parents across Nova Scotia.
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COORDINATOR OF TRAINING
The Coordinator of Training manages the administration of the training programs (NCI, Sensitivity, PRIDE) and ensures continuous evaluation and updating of training materials. They oversee Federation training staff and trainers across the province, recruit new trainers, and provide ongoing support and supervision to the existing team.
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, TRAINING
The Training Admin Assistant assists in organizing the training programs. Foster caregivers’ training registration, documentation of foster caregiver training records and maintenance of the statistics related to training.
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FOSTER ALLEGATION & SUPPORT SOCIAL WORKER
This Allegation & Support Social Worker acts as an advocate and support person to foster families facing allegations of abuse or neglect. They also deliver information sessions to Agency/District Office staff regarding the protocol for investigating allegations of abuse or neglect in foster homes, and how Workers can assist Foster Caregivers in the safeguarding process. This position also maintains current statistical data and prepares periodic reports, including an Annual Report.
Foster parents requiring assistance can contact Jill directly at (902) 424-2711 or 1-888-845-1555
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COMPTROLLER
The Comptroller is responsible for the financial management of the Federation’s accounts, both operational and training, payroll functions, Group Health Plan Administrator and Administrator of the Retirement Savings Plan. They provide maintenance to the provincial foster caregiver database, and website. They are also a member of the Foster Caregiver Appreciation Launch Committee.
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