Specialised Foster Career OzChild location Sydney. Salary $75,000 Tax Free Reimbursement.

We’re searching for people with a passion for improving the lives of children and young people. Be a part of this unique foster care program and make a difference today. OzChild is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable children, young people and families. The largest provider of evidence based and evidence informed programs in Australia – we believe in giving every child the chance to shine.

We are currently seeking individuals or couples to become a specialised foster carer in our internationally proven program ‘Treatment Foster Care Oregon’ (TFCO). Carers will receive a generous tax-free reimbursement of $75,000 per annum.

Overview be part of a transformative short-term foster care program. Care for a young person in your home aged between 12 and 17 years for around 9 months. Generous $75,000 tax-free reimbursement per annum offered. Provide positive reinforcement for the young person in a home environment.

Receive comprehensive training and guidance for this highly structured treatment program. 24/7 on-call support provided including weekly carer support meetings. On completion of the program, the young person will be reunited with their families or long-term foster carers who will also receive ongoing support for a period of time.

Definitely no one size fits all, but we are looking for individuals/couples who have experience in dealing with children or young people with complex behaviours. Have a suitable living space including a spare bedroom.

Have a good support network. Are flexible to be available for the young person's needs. Have the ability to champion positive change for a young person. Live within an hour of our OzChild office in Blacktown. No children under 3 years old living in the home.