Case Aide, Foster Care (Albany, NY)

CASE AIDE – FOSTER CARE

Job Overview:

The Foster Care Case Aide provides administrative and operational support for the agency’s Foster Care Program. The Case Aide assists with the logistics of departmental operations, including family visits and service plan review meetings, supporting the transportation, care, and supervision of children during these events. This vital position assists the Family Specialists in ensuring that successful case activities occur for our foster care families and foster parents. 

Transportation may also be needed for a child to access medical appointments, educational events, mental health counseling appointments, and visits with a variety of family members. During these activities, the Case Aide works closely with the foster care family specialists and receives their support and guidance.  Additionally, this key individual provides administrative support to maximize the department’s efficiency in overall operations and administrative functioning.

Our Mission:

St. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families and adults we serve.

Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field, is preferred.
• Candidates with a combination of education & lived experience related to child welfare or social services will be considered.
• A current, Clean and Valid New York State Driver’s License (actively licensed at least one year) is required.
  • Staff in driving positions must be able to meet the agency’s minimum requirements of our insurance policy for authorized drivers including, but not limited to, the minimum age of 21 at time of hire; with the ability to maintain insurability throughout employment.
• A safe, reliable and insured vehicle for client transportation, required.
• At least 1 year of experience working with at-risk families and/or other types of community services.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate client schedules, which may include evening and/or weekend hours. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Business Suite, & Secure Internet practices.
• Have a professional record of integrity, proven reliability and dependability.
• Qualities of positivity, flexibility and adaptability to day-to-day changes with client needs and functioning.
• Capable of exercising ethical, independent judgment and discretion, and handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include: 

• Supports the operational functioning of the department, including transporting, caring for, and supervising children during case-related activities. 
• As requested, transports foster care children to medical appointments, educational events, mental health counseling appointments, and visits with a variety of family members. 
• Provides administrative support linked to the foster care department functioning.
• Assists with case-related family visits and service plan reviews, including caring for and monitoring the safety of the family’s children.
• At all times, provides a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for the agency’s foster care children.
• Capable of exercising ethical, independent judgment and discretion, handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality.
• Assists with other case-related and department functions, as directed and assigned by the supervisor.

What We Offer You*!

• Competitive Salaries & Excellent Benefits
• Medical, Dental and Vision plan options
• $600 Wellbeing Reimbursement Benefit
• Employer-paid 24/7 Virtual Concierge Medical Services Provider
• Generous Combined Leave Time & Paid Holidays
• Pension Plan w/Generous Agency Contribution
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Insurance – Automatic Benefit, no cost!
• Paid Training 
• Tuition Reimbursement - after one year of employment
• Travel & Mileage Reimbursement
• Professional Development & Career Growth
• Business Casual Environment
• Our commitment to embrace mindfulness, relevance, respect and solidarity.

*To qualify, certain conditions may apply

EEO Statement: St. Catherine’s Center for Children is committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, reproductive health and pregnancy, family history and genetics, disability, age, military status, veteran status, politics, or other beliefs, and any other characteristics protected by law.