Foster Care Case Aide - Make a Lasting Impact

Samaritas; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritas seeks a Foster Care Case Aide to support children in Michigan’s foster care system. You will work closely with social workers, foster families, and birth families, providing direct support and helping children access essential services.

Responsibilities include supervising visits, transporting children to appointments, documenting interactions, and coordinating with case workers to ensure safety and stability for the children served.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred in human services or related field.
• 1 year of experience in child welfare or related service environment preferred.
• Strong observation, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to engage with children and families in a professional, compassionate and respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Supervise visits and appointments between children, foster parents, and birth families in homes, offices, and community settings.
• Provide transportation for foster children to medical appointments, family visits, and other services.
• Observe interactions and document visits in accordance with agency policies.
• Share observations and updates with assigned social workers to support case planning.
• Assist with gathering important records (court reports, school records, medical information) as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources and help connect families to services.
• Support foster care program operations in alignment with organizational and contractual requirements.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Compassionate interaction

Professionalism

Education

Associate’s degree in human services or related field

Job description

Samaritas seeks a Foster Care Case Aide to support children in Michigan’s foster care system. You will work closely with social workers, foster families, and birth families, providing direct support and helping children access essential services.

Responsibilities include supervising visits, transporting children to appointments, documenting interactions, and coordinating with case workers to ensure safety and stability for the children served.