ABOUT US:

• The Baby Fold has been successfully wrapping services around children and families since 1902, offering life-critical support such as foster care, special education, early childhood programming, and adoption support. The Baby Fold is a unique resources with a strong and enduring heritage. We care for our youngest citizens so they can be blessed with loving homes, stable live, and the futures they deserve.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

We take good care of our employees so they can take care of our community. Benefits for full time Foster Care Case Assistant include:

• Health Insurance (choice of 3 medical plans)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement plan (403(b)/ROTH) with employer match
• No cost Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plan and Dependent Care Plan
• Paid Vacation, Personal time, Sick time, and 10.5 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• No fee, No credit check $1,500 Line of Credit for medical, mental health, & veterinary services
• Advancement opportunities and abundant training
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Competitive pay with annual merit increases

SUMMARY:

• The Foster Care Case Assistant is a full time, onsite, hourly role (37.5 hours per week)
• Works daily with Child Welfare Specialists and Supervisors to provide supervision, transportation, advocacy and support for children and families served by The Baby Fold’s foster care programs. Will spend majority of time in the field, transportating and supervising visits. Agency vehicles available and encouraged for agency business.
• Location: 1500 Fort Jesse Rd, Normal, IL 61761.
• SCHEDULE: 37.5 hrs/week, variable to meet needs of clients, must be available evenings and potentially some weekends to meet needs of the clients served.
• PAY: $19/hr for high school graduates, $20.00/hr for Bachelor's.
• Opportunities to advance!!!: with a BA degree, starting as a Case Assistant is a great option for new graduates who want to "get their feet wet" in the social work/foster care field prior to applying for Child Welfare Specialist.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CASE ASSISTANT:

• Supervision of parent/child visits: Works with caseworkers to facilitate family visitation (supervise visits between children and their parents) and other services for children and families served by the foster care program. Serves as an appropriate parental role model for family members during visits, monitoring for safety, and recording behaviors accurately.
• Transportation: Provides transportation for children and/or family members to family visits, approved activities, other appointments, as assigned.
• Ensures safety and well-being of children through constant supervision. Provides support for the educational and recreational needs of clients, as needed.
• Recordkeeping: Completes family visiting records, case notes, and other required documentation
• Crisis Intervention: Ensures that children’s’ needs are met and children are protected in crisis situations by following appropriate procedures and notifying appropriate personnel in emergencies. May attend to sick children, seek medical treatment as needed, and provide supervision to children needing emergency care or physical examinations as appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Some college preferred.
• MUST BE 21
• Valid driver's license and adequate auto insurance required.
• Must have at least one year of experience working with children or equivalent casework experience with social services.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION STATEMENT: The Baby Fold is committed to fostering a culture of respect and inclusion, where each individual feels empowered and where our differences are celebrated. We encourage each other to engage in meaningful conversations, seek out different perspectives, and continually work to cultivate an environment where all ideas are valued.

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Education

• High School or better

• Bachelors or better in Social Work

Skills

• Written communication
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries
• Cultural competence

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals