Foster Family Case Aide

Overview

This position, under the supervision of the Case Manager assists foster children, foster parents, and families by providing support and crisis management both in-home and office settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing client and foster parent support/crisis management
• Facilitation of case-related activities on behalf of the agency
• Prepare and process case service forms
• Supportive counseling/referrals to needed services
• Stay up-to-date on all required training: YSIS and ARC Model Training
• Provide in-home services and support to youth and families
• Participate in the treatment and follow service plans for youth in care
• Maintain proper documentation for all services delivered
• Respond and provide on-call crisis support
• Attend meetings surrounding youth in placement, including Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, Individualized Educational Planning (IEP) meetings, and on-going collaboration meetings with referral sources and community providers
• Work in collaboration with the education system
• Complete court summaries and attend court hearings as needed
• Collaborate with all systems and individuals serving youth, including legal guardian, juvenile probation office, appointed guardian ad litem, mental health provider and school officials
• Engage biological families in treatment and service delivery, when appropriate, to support reunification efforts
• Maintain professional boundaries, conduct and confidentiality and other governmental laws and regulations, agency policy and licensure ethics
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all youth in care by observing for signs of abuse and/or neglect
• Provide services that respect each family and youth’s cultural background, heritage and identity

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 21 years old
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Minimum two years of experience working in youth services with children and families.