What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child & Family Aide position at Portage County?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Provides supervised and monitored visitation for
families and assists in mentoring and coordination of schedules with
other Child and Family Aides. Arrange and coordinate supervised and/or
monitored visits for parents and children. Be within sound or sight for
supervised visits Recognize unsafe parenting practices and intervene
when safety concerns arise Model and redirect parent to safe parenting
practices. Contact parents, foster parents, in advance regarding
visitation. Maintain regular communication with the assigned Social
Worker. Report any safety concerns immediately to the Social Worker.
Complete documentation for all visitations. Provide transportation as
needed. Include parent education/coaching as requested by the Social
Worker. Clean visitation room after visits as needed. This may include
vacuuming, disinfecting, etc. Conducts safety checks to clients\' homes
including drug/alcohol monitoring. Collects UAs and gives breathalyzer
tests as requested. Conduct checks at homes and observe for safety
concerns as requested. Report safety concerns immediately as requested
and contact on-call for emergencies. Document all safety checks.
Provides Home and Financial Management (HFM) to child welfare clients.
Meet regularly with the Ongoing Worker to determine appropriate goals to
meet. Establish budget within limits of resources and obligation as
requested. Teach clients mechanics of budgeting including
decision-making about priorities. Assist clients to seek out employment,
or other programs to assist with income. Assist clients to seek out
housing and develop working knowledge of housing options. Assist clients
to enhance skills in cleaning, parenting, and basic home management.
Assist clients to bring their home to a safe and clean condition.
Document HFM meetings. Assist to hold family meetings. Attend family
team meetings and internal staffing meetings. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: One year experience with child welfare
programs or work with children and families strongly preferred Knowledge
Of Mental Health And Parenting Skills Strongly Preferred Experience
dealing with challenging clients and/or children under emotional duress
strongly preferred Must be a licensed driver and have access to an
insured vehicle. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person:
Portage County Human Resources 1462 Strongs Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481
Apply Online: www.co.portage.wi.gov Other: You may also call
715-346-1327 to have an application mailed to you.
families and assists in mentoring and coordination of schedules with
other Child and Family Aides. Arrange and coordinate supervised and/or
monitored visits for parents and children. Be within sound or sight for
supervised visits Recognize unsafe parenting practices and intervene
when safety concerns arise Model and redirect parent to safe parenting
practices. Contact parents, foster parents, in advance regarding
visitation. Maintain regular communication with the assigned Social
Worker. Report any safety concerns immediately to the Social Worker.
Complete documentation for all visitations. Provide transportation as
needed. Include parent education/coaching as requested by the Social
Worker. Clean visitation room after visits as needed. This may include
vacuuming, disinfecting, etc. Conducts safety checks to clients\' homes
including drug/alcohol monitoring. Collects UAs and gives breathalyzer
tests as requested. Conduct checks at homes and observe for safety
concerns as requested. Report safety concerns immediately as requested
and contact on-call for emergencies. Document all safety checks.
Provides Home and Financial Management (HFM) to child welfare clients.
Meet regularly with the Ongoing Worker to determine appropriate goals to
meet. Establish budget within limits of resources and obligation as
requested. Teach clients mechanics of budgeting including
decision-making about priorities. Assist clients to seek out employment,
or other programs to assist with income. Assist clients to seek out
housing and develop working knowledge of housing options. Assist clients
to enhance skills in cleaning, parenting, and basic home management.
Assist clients to bring their home to a safe and clean condition.
Document HFM meetings. Assist to hold family meetings. Attend family
team meetings and internal staffing meetings. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: One year experience with child welfare
programs or work with children and families strongly preferred Knowledge
Of Mental Health And Parenting Skills Strongly Preferred Experience
dealing with challenging clients and/or children under emotional duress
strongly preferred Must be a licensed driver and have access to an
insured vehicle. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person:
Portage County Human Resources 1462 Strongs Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481
Apply Online: www.co.portage.wi.gov Other: You may also call
715-346-1327 to have an application mailed to you.