What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children Services Visitation Case Aide position at Warren County Children Services?
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under general supervision, this position will work a flexible schedule to provide children with transportation to family visits, provide supervision during those visits, and assist caseworkers with their workload. The case aide will organize their schedule, maintain the visitation center, document their observations, and testify in court as needed. The case aide will give feedback to families regarding parenting and ensure that the needs of the children are being met during visits. The schedule for the case aide may vary, including some evening hours as visits are at times scheduled up until 7pm.
QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed above.
High School Diploma or equivalent; completion of some secondary education towards bachelor’s degree preferred.
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Valid Ohio Driver’s License and Dependable Transportation
2. Auto insurance required by law and agency needs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Assist caseworkers with transportation for children for purposes of visitations, medical appointments, therapy, other services, etc.
2. Supervise visitations between foster children and their parents.
3. Run professional errands for caseworkers or other staff on behalf of the clients, such as picking up clothes or medication for children in foster care, arranging for emergency food for a family, etc.
4. Assist caseworkers and staff and in emergencies if available, for example: answering telephones, placement of children, obtaining needed reports, paperwork, etc.
5. Documenting, in writing, for caseworker’s records any contact or involvement with client and/or service providers.
6. May conduct or assist in training programs for service providers, volunteers, tutors, potential employers, employees, foster parents and/or other related program participants.
7. Participates in variety of public relations activities pertaining to successful program operation (e.g. speaks to community groups, attends or participates in staff meetings, seminars or workshops); reads publications to maintain current and updated resource information.
8. Writes, completes, and prepares correspondence, reports, forms, and maintenance required records and files for monitoring and evaluating, of program services.
9. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
10. Follows all safety and health practices under the Warren County Board of Commissioners as described in the attached addendum.
11. Other duties as may be assigned or developed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (*indicates developed after employment)
KNOWLEDGE of: departmental policy and procedures; office practices and procedures; public relations; must be familiar with and work within applicable laws, regulations and rules governing the child protection process in general.
ABILITY to: organizing; writing: oral communication; typing; performing computer operations.
Interpreting data; and report writing.
SKILLS in: providing care for children, organizing; writing; oral communication; typing; computer operations; report writing; and de-escalation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.63 - $22.13 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health savings account
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $22