Case Aide

Chehalis Tribe; Washington; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chehalis Tribe is seeking a Case Aide to provide supportive services across ICW, APS, and Foster Care programs. You will assist families in accessing services, coordinate transportation, supervise visitations, conduct home visits, and support independent living goals in alignment with service plans.

You will collaborate with Social Workers, tribal members, placement providers, and community partners to promote safety, stability, and well‑being for children and families.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required and two years’ related experience in a confidential, professional setting.
• Experience working with American Indian/Alaska Native communities required.
• Valid WA driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and reliable transportation for clients to appointments and services.
• Support and encourage extended family involvement in service plans.
• Coordinate and supervise visitations to promote healthy family relationships.
• Conduct monthly home visits and health/safety checks for children and families.
• Collaborate with Social Workers and families in developing initial case plans.
• Attend departmental meetings and participate in community outreach efforts.
• Assist clients with budgeting and independent living skills.

Skills

Transportation coordination

Family engagement

Case documentation

Team collaboration

Client support

Education

Associates Degree in social services or closely related field

Job description

The Case Aide provides supportive services to the Indian Child Welfare (ICW) Social Worker, Adult Protective Services (APS) Social Worker, and Foster Care Program. This position assists individuals and families in accessing services and meeting established service plan goals. Responsibilities include client transportation, visitation support and supervision, home visits, family engagement, case documentation, community outreach, and assistance with independent living.

The Case Aide works collaboratively with Social Workers, families, Tribal members, placement providers, and community partners to promote safety, stability, well-being, and successful service outcomes.

Job Duties

• Provide safe and reliable transportation for clients to appointments, services, and other activities as identified in their service plans.
• Support and encourage extended family members to actively participate in achieving the goals and objectives outlined in the client’s service plan.
• Coordinate and supervise, when required, visitations between children, parents, siblings, and extended family members to promote and maintain healthy familial relationships when safe and appropriate.
• Conduct scheduled and emergent home visits, including monthly health and safety checks, with children, parents. placement providers, and other service providers to monitor and support the safety and well-being of children receiving services through Chehalis Tribal Social Services.
• Collaborate with assigned Social Workers and families in the development of initial case plans.
• Actively participate in departmental staff meetings and other meetings as assigned.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing systems, procedures, client needs, and departmental priorities.
• Participate in departmental community outreach activities and assist with building awareness of available Tribal and community resources.
• Assist clients with developing household budgeting and independent living skills.
• May occasionally assist clients in identifying and connecting with qualified services and resources for basic will-writing and end-of-life planning. This position can inform (explain what documents mean, help clients organize paperwork, and refer the client to legal aid). The Social Services Case Aide does not provide these services or provide professional advice directly.
• Complete accurate, and thorough case notes, forms, and other required documentation, and ensure records are properly uploaded and maintained in the appropriate case management system.
• Conduct outreach and distribute educational materials to Tribal Members and clients regarding advanced directives, healthcare proxies, end-of-life planning, and related resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be assigned duties under the Chehalis Tribe Emergency Management Plan and Program.

Education & Experience

An Associates Degree in social services, behavioral health, social work or closely related field and two (2) years’ directly related experience providing support or services to individuals and families in a confidential and professional setting. Experience with American Indian/Alaska Native communities required. Must have a valid WA DL.