Case Aide

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 24,796; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Allentown PA is seeking a part-time Case Aide to support families and children in foster care. The role involves engaging with birth families and resource parents, transporting children for visits, and facilitating family reunification efforts. Candidates must have a high school diploma, strong engagement skills, and at least two years of experience working with children. Flexibility in scheduling is essential. This position offers a salary of $18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience working with children in a school, social services or human services setting.
• Strong ability to connect with a diverse population.
• Must provide proof of training on recognizing and reporting child abuse.

Responsibilities

• Engage and support birth families and resource parents of foster children in care.
• Transport and supervise family visits, empowering parents during visit time.
• Monitor progress of birth parents and foster children within the visitation program.

Skills

Engagement skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position

Case Aide

Department

Children’s Services - Foster Care Program in Allentown PA

Availability of Position

Immediate

Schedule

Part-Time position (Up to 19 hours weekly) working a flexible schedule of day and evening hours and some Saturdays

Reporting Relationship

Placement Services Director

Salary/Grade

$18.00 per hour; Grade 76, Non-Exempt

Overview

The Salvation Army Children’s Services mission is “Doing the Most Good by Nurturing Children, Strengthening Families and Engaging Communities.” We do this by protecting and caring for every child, building caregiver capacity through trauma informed education and support and partnering with local community organizations that have a heart for foster care and adoption. The Salvation Army has a long, rich history of serving the community and offers innovative programs that meet the diverse needs of children, youth and families. Become part of our team helping to re‑build family relationships and support reunification efforts for children in foster care!

Responsibilities

• Engage and support birth families and resource parents of foster children in care.
• Transport and supervise family visits, utilizing Visit Coaching and Trust Based Relational Intervention principles to empower parents during visit time.
• Interface with foster parents on a supportive level in caring for foster children attending the visit coaching program.
• Participate in programs that support family reunification services.
• Provide transportation to and from family visits as needed.
• Monitor progress of birth parents and foster children within the visitation program.
• Work directly with The Salvation Army and County Staff in cooperation with family visitation and other appointments (i.e., therapies, placements and/or medical appointments) that are part of the family service plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required plus a minimum of two years’ experience working with children in a school, social services or human services setting.
• Strong engagement skills and ability to connect with a diverse population.
• Flexibility in scheduling work hours to meet client needs.
• Understanding and appreciation for the Mission of The Salvation Army; active Salvationist is a plus.
• Mandated Reporter: Must provide proof of completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting PA Act 153 standards within 30 days of employment; recurrent training required every five years.
• Completion of PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Release Information

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 1/12/26.

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requisition No.

2328