Foster Care Case Aide — Field Support & Visitation

Saint Dominic's Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Dominic's Family Services is seeking a Case Aide to provide paraprofessional support to Case Planners and program staff in delivering services to children and families in foster care. The role involves coordinating activities, supporting visitation, documentation, and service coordination in line with ACS, OCFS, and federal guidelines.

The position entails field-based work, medical and court-related appointments, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bi-lingual, Spanish preferred.
• Valid New York State driver’s license (non-restricted) required.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families in foster care, child welfare, or community-based programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to Case Planning staff in the implementation of service plans and case-related activities.
• Maintain regular contact with children, families, and foster parents to support engagement and service compliance.
• Assist clients in understanding service plans, expectations, and permanency goals.
• Conduct collateral contacts with service providers, schools, and other stakeholders as directed.
• Supervise and/or support parent-child visits, ensuring safety and adherence to visitation plans.
• Document visitation observations and all assigned contacts, activities, and outcomes in agency systems.

Skills

Paraprofessional support

Case planning coordination

Documentation skills

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid New York driver’s license

Experience with children/foster care preferred

Job description

Saint Dominic's Family Services is seeking a Case Aide to provide paraprofessional support to Case Planners and program staff in delivering services to children and families in foster care. The role involves coordinating activities, supporting visitation, documentation, and service coordination in line with ACS, OCFS, and federal guidelines.

The position entails field-based work, medical and court-related appointments, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant