Case Aide

NAFI Connecticut provides programs, consultation, and support services in a variety of settings across Connecticut, New York and Rhode Island. We work with adults, children, and families to increase communication and social skills, improve relationships, increase circles of support, and provide therapeutic services based on best-practice research. We believe that people can change, and we work to empower each individual in their own care.

NAFI NY is looking for dynamic, compassionate, part-time Case Aide for our Family wraparound program. The case aide will support families by providing services to address concrete needs based on the recommendations of the case managers and clinician. The case aide will provide services to families at a location convenient to them, most often client home or community setting.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide support and guidance to the program families and youth around service plan goals
• Conduct minimum required visits with families each month as per NAFI NY, DSS and OCFS requirements
• Provide support to case managers and clinicians as needed to support service delivery to families
• Team approach to connect families with service providers to support families achieving goals
• Assist with crisis management, intervention and de-escalation when needed
• Primarily responsible for providing linkages to the community services to the family to ensure that they receive benefits, entitlements and needed services
• Provide transportation for families as needed to support attendance to meetings and appointments
• Facilitate group and respite activities as needed
• Conduct collateral contacts to obtain required documentation for youth and families in the program
• Maintained required documentation in Evolv and CNNX
• Must hold a valid driver's license, have own vehicle and willingness to travel periodically to offices in Orange County, Westchester County and other locations as required to fulfill job responsibilities

Our Exceptional Benefits:

• Generous paid time off
• 3-6 weeks’ vacation, 7 sick days and 11 paid holidays each year

Employee Health and Wellness:

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage (Reimbursements for fitness, weight loss, holistic health programs)
• No cost employee assistance program
• Voluntary employee focused wellness programs

Retirement and financial Planning:

• Company matching 403b and no cost retirement consulting
• Company paid for life Insurance and long-term disability
• Public service loan forgiveness
• Insurance including accident, hospital indemnity, supplemental Life
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement: Includes licensure fees, professional memberships

…and much more!

Desired Qualifications:

• High school diploma required, associate's degree preferred
• Two to three years related experience and/or training
• Experience with youth who experienced trauma or involvement with the child welfare and/or juvenile justice system preferred
• Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) applicants strongly encouraged to apply

Hourly Rate: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Inclusivity and Non-Discrimination Statement:

NAFI Connecticut, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other federal, state or local protected class. Inclusivity and removing barriers are important to us. We are passionate about instilling a sense of belonging, celebrating diverse perspectives, and offering equal opportunities for employees to contribute and grow. We encourage members of underrepresented or marginalized communities and all those that share in these beliefs to apply.

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Education

• High School or better

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