Case Aid

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Job Title: Foster Care Case Aid

Department: Foster Care

Reports To: Family Support Worker Supervisor

Beginning Pay Range: $21.00/hour

Classification: Part Time Hourly, Non-Exempt

I. MISSION STATEMENT: To help children and empower families by providing safety, advocacy and support.

II. VISION: A safe, nurturing home for every child, a supportive community for every family.

III. VALUES:

• Exceptional Service: Client-focused and teaming at the center of our work.
• Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion: All are welcomed, valued, and belong.
• Excellence: Ongoing commitment to learning and improvement.
• Integrity: Responsibility and ownership of our actions and results.
• Creativity: Imagination, innovation, and intelligent risk taking.
• Passion: Relentless positive energy toward our mission and vision.

IV. SANCTUARY COMMITMENTS:

• Nonviolence: Maintaining safety for all members of the community.
• Emotional Intelligence: Managing emotions so we don't hurt ourselves or others.
• Social Learning: Together we accomplish more, we care for one another.
• Democracy: Everyone has a voice, not necessarily a vote.
• Open Communication: Respecting and sharing ideas of our team.
• Social Responsibility: Say what you mean, don't be mean when you say it.
• Growth & Change: Creating hope for ourselves and the people we serve.

V. POSITION SUMMARY

The Foster Care Case Aid is a part time position providing direct care and supervision of our youth in the Child Welfare Division. Work shifts may vary to best meet the needs of the Foster Care Program. Work shifts will include evenings and weekends. The Foster Care Case Aid is responsible for the promotion of youth safety and companionship for children in the foster care system due to abuse or neglect. The three main tasks for this role include: Supervision, observation, and reporting of youth and family activities and behaviors, Appropriate response intervention to assure youth safety and Transportation.

VI. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervision, observation and reporting of youth and family activities and appropriate response interventions to assure youth safety occur both in the community and in the office.
• Additional tasks may include maintaining organization and cleanliness, completing clerical work, and assisting other employees and/or other agency tasks.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding their work with clients of the Agency.
• Engage in training as required by D.A. Blodgett-St. John's training plan. This can include additional training addressing areas of discipline, trauma informed parenting, etc.
• Auto Safety Expectations
• Transporting children in appropriate car seats (age/height/weight)
• Provided with child passenger safety information by a certified technician upon hire.
• Child passenger safety refresher training will be provided as needed/annually.
• Car seats are provided by the agency.
• Follow all safety regulations enforced by law regarding any passenger in your car.
• Follow all driving laws. Infractions could be cause for termination.
• Never allow anyone else to drive your vehicle while transporting children, nor transport non-agency related persons while transporting children.

Supervision Received: Specific Direction - Follows established work procedures. Receives periodic checks for performance. Refers unique questions/conditions to immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities

VII. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Completed College Courses in a field related to the helping profession is preferred.
• Direct experience working with youth who have experienced Trauma preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Flexibility with schedule-Must be available to work nontraditional hours (nights and weekends) on short notice.
• Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
• Practice confidentiality and safety procedures as defined by the agency.
• You must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and a safe, dependable vehicle available, with appropriate insurance.

VIII. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Good practical understanding of child development, with the ability to easily relate to children and parents, in a warm and understanding manner.
• High moral character and no criminal record.
• Possess an understanding and sensitivity to the client's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Ability to work with a variety of people both within and outside the Agency and must promote a positive image for the Agency in the community and in relationships with other agencies and their personnel.
• Personal qualities of warmth, sensitivity, and the ability to establish meaningful rapport and maintain mutual respect with people from various cultures.
• Must promote a positive image for the agency within the agency and the community, and in relationships with other agencies and their personnel.
• Must be able to manage emotional situations in a calm manner.
• A personal commitment to the Agency's mission, philosophy, and values.

IX. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

5+ hours Per Day

• Move about work area
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Communicate with various parties
• Visual acuity
• Read and understand written work
• Drive/travel
• Operate computer and general office machines

2-5 hours per day

• Work in stationary position
• Ascend/Descend (stairs/ladder)
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Detect flavors or smells
• Move containers up to 30 pounds
• Noise: Exposure to constant or intermittent extreme sounds

Less than 2 hours per day

• Office Environment: NO exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, chemicals or hazardous equipment

DABSJ strives to be a fully inclusive organization as we support a diverse group of children and families. We are building a diverse team that represents our customers and our community and recognize that each of us brings a unique perspective to the organization. We welcome differing thoughts, faiths, beliefs, groups, and lived experiences. The diversity and differences of each team member, foster parent, adoptive parent, child, and family make us #DABSJstrongertogether for children and families.

DABSJ is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment. DABSJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists; culture, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, socio-economic status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics as required by law.

This job description does not list all duties of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties as needed. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and does not infringe upon the Company's at will employment status.