Case Aide

Alternative Family Services; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Emergency placement pay

Bilingual pay differential

Standby shift stipend

IRS mileage reimbursement

Sick pay accrual

Job summary

Alternative Family Services is seeking an on-call Case Aide to support foster youth in San Leandro, CA. This shift-based position offers a flexible schedule with emergency placements during nights and weekends and travel in the Bay Area using a personal vehicle.

A strong sense of integrity and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential. Compensation includes $50 per hour during emergency placements, $20/hour standard pay, and a $1.20/hour bilingual differential for

Qualifications

• Spanish language ability preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required upon hire or aligned with agency policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to the child and foster family.
• Provide interventions such as coaching, mentoring, skill building and tutoring.
• Provide emergency response during evenings and weekends.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the foster child at all times.
• Transport children in a personal vehicle in safe working order.
• Submit written documentation of visitations and activities to CPS workers.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA privacy practices.

Skills

Spanish language

CPR/First Aid

Job description

Case Aide (on-call) - San Leandro, CA

Alternative Family Services is looking for an on-call Case Aide to support foster youth in the community. You can effect positive change in the lives of vulnerable youth by helping them transition from potential harm to safety. This is a perfect opportunity for someone looking for a flexible schedule!

Case Aide (on-call) - San Leandro, CA

Alternative Family Services is looking for an on-call Case Aide to support foster youth in the community. You can effect positive change in the lives of vulnerable youth by helping them transition from potential harm to safety. This is a perfect opportunity for someone looking for a flexible schedule! This On-Call/Standby Contingent Case Aide is a part time/as needed position that serves San Leandro and Alameda for emergency placements into safe homes during the night and weekend hours.

About Alternative Family Services

Alternative Family Services is a Foster Family, Adoption and Mental Health Agency that has been serving abused and neglected children in our community since 1973. Our mission is to support vulnerable children and families in need of stability, safety, and well-being in communities. We provide a wide range of foster, adoption, mental health and transition-aged youth services in English and Spanish. We have eight locations throughout the Bay Area and over 200 employees. We celebrate diversity, equal opportunity, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to the child and foster family
• Provide a variety of interventions such as coaching, mentoring, skill building and tutoring
• Provide emergency response during evenings and weekends
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the foster child at all times
• Transport children to a variety of settings using a personal vehicle in safe working order
• Submit written documentation of visitations and activities to CPS workers
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA privacy practices
• Adhere to our attendance and punctuality policy

Needed Upon Hire

• Obtain fingerprint and government background clearances
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred
• Interact calmly and professionally with clients who may act out
• Interact with co-workers, county representatives, and other treatment team members
• Work with minimal direct supervision
• Possess a high level of integrity, honesty and strong work ethic
• CPR/First Aid certification

Driving Requirements

This position requires the employee to work out in the community and within foster homes throughout the Bay Area. Thus, position requires employee to possess a valid CA driver’s license and valid automobile insurance with his/her name on the verification card as an insured driver on the policy at all times. Position requires daily access to a car in safe working order.

We Offer

• $50 per hour during emergency placement
• $20/hour standard pay rate
• $1.20/hour differential for Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• $35 stipend per shift while on standby (no hourly rate paid while on standby)
• IRS standard mileage reimbursement
• Generous sick pay accrual

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of Ancestry, Age, Color, Disability, Genetic Information, Gender, Gender Identity, Gender expression, Marital status, Medical condition, Military or veteran status, National origin, Race, Religion, Sex and Sexual orientation.