Foster Care Case Aide - Impact & Family Support (Flexible)

Forestdale, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks' vacation

Medical/dental/vision/insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Tax-deferred plans

Flexible Schedule

Educational scholarships

Job summary

Forestdale, Inc. is seeking a Foster Care Case Aide in New York, NY to support child welfare services in the Forest Hills area.

The role focuses on safeguarding children, linking families to resources, and providing essential administrative support in a busy foster care program. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in social work or human services, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to travel within the NYC metro area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services.
• Self-motivated, organized, compassionate and creative.
• Working knowledge of child welfare and family court systems.
• Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Capable of working with multicultural families.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Willing and able to travel in the NYC metro area.
• NYS driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in the foster care program.
• Submit request for vital records (birth certificates, and SS card).
• Assist and link clients with resources and services within the community.
• Provide administrative assistance by covering reception desk and Executive Office as needed.
• Assist with driving children to and from school during educational transitions and other appointments.
• Accompany clients to appointments and advocate for client providers.
• Provide assistance with administrative details for the foster care program.
• Maintain contact with service providers.
• Complete home visits with families as requested.
• Monitor Family Time for child and family.
• Provide assistance to clients with applications for concrete services like fair hearings and public assistance.
• Document case notes in Connections, the foster care system of record
• As needed, cover reception desk
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Compassionate

Creative

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexible schedule

Multicultural awareness

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or human services

Job description

Forestdale, Inc. is seeking a Foster Care Case Aide in New York, NY to support child welfare services in the Forest Hills area.

The role focuses on safeguarding children, linking families to resources, and providing essential administrative support in a busy foster care program. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in social work or human services, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to travel within the NYC metro area.