Case Aide

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is hiring Case Aides in Brooklyn, NY. The role involves providing essential services to families within the foster care program, maintaining close collaboration with Case planners and ensuring successful outcomes for family reunification. Successful candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and preferably one year of experience in a related field. Strong communication skills and the ability to foster relationships are essential. The position is hourly and travel may be required between boroughs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in social casework or related field.
• Preferred knowledge of child welfare system.

Responsibilities

• Work with the foster care program as a key team member.
• Provide direct services to families to foster trust.
• Participate in court proceedings related to cases.
• Maintain case records and document case-related events.
• Attend training and transitional meetings as required.

Skills

Good knowledge of social casework principles

Knowledge of laws governing children's care

Experience in family and child services

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to establish effective relationships

Ability to prepare comprehensive case records

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary Job Description:

We are hiring for full-time or part-time Case Aides. Case Aides will work in partnership with the foster Care program as an integral member of the treatment team to provide direct services to families. Must be actively involved with the Case planner’s team as well as the families to develop trusting relationships with the families. Work intensely with team in developing and executing goals to assure reunification is achieved, safely and timely.

• Demonstrates fidelity to the agency’s service values and organizational imperatives.
• Schedules and assists with coordination of weekly Parenting Time schedules and ensures compliance.
• Coordinates with Case Planner and develops monthly treatment plan conferences.
• Attends court proceedings, with Case planners and youth as appropriate.
• Attends and actively participates in treatment team meetings, discharge conferences and other meetings related to the service plan.
• Meets with families or youth as needed, but at a minimum twice a month to discuss progress in service engagement or task specific assignments.
• Enter notes to record all case related events into Connections database.
• Attends scheduled unit meetings with Supervisor/Director of Foster Care, caseworker, and other support staff, to discuss challenging cases, exchange treatment ideas and receive updates regarding new agency, ACS and OCFS policies, for compliance.
• Administrative duties to include incident reports, Parenting Time, children’s movement of placement and/AWOC status.
• Attends school conferences and IEP meetings.
• Engages with parents during home assessments, treatment team and final discharge conferences.
• Provides support to parents, Case planning team and the children in care.
• Attends required training sessions at ACS, OCFS and the agency.
• Attends transitional meetings for new intakes to prepare for engagement with the family.
• Obtain medical consents from parents.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the principles and practices of social casework.
• Good knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing the care and treatment of children.
• Experience related to services to families and children, preferably medical or child welfare related
• Very good written and verbal communication skills in order to effectively provide direction and counseling to clients and maintain all required documentation.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with clients, relatives, and other individuals and to obtain and verify information needed through interviews and investigation.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and comprehensive case records and to reach logical conclusions based on pertinent regulations and information.

A High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 1-year experience; knowledge of child welfare system preferred.

Travel Requirements

This position is located in Brooklyn, NY with some travel to other boroughs. A Valid NYS Driver’s License if using personal vehicle or agency vehicle to drive on agency business.

*** This is an hourly position, salary will be commensurate with experience and education

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement

With more than 250 years of combined experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York and St. John’s Residence for Boys have a long-standing history of serving children, youth, adults and families of color. Our mission, vision and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of every staff member, community partner and those with whom we engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions and lived experiences.