Foster Care Mentor / Case Aide

YOUTHNET; Washington; In loco; USD 32.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

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Youthnet in Washington state is seeking a Case Aide to support foster youth and families on an as-needed basis, including transportation to appointments, community activities, and supervision as part of the BRS program. The role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends and involves work in youth's homes or communities to address goals and safety.

Responsibilities include documenting time and activities, coordinating with Case Managers and foster parents, and participating in mandatory

Competenze

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid Washington State driver's license with automobile insurance meeting minimum requirements.
• Ability to pass WA State criminal check and FBI fingerprinting if required.
• High school diploma, GED or HSEC; Associate degree in Human Services preferred.
• One year of experience with children and families or two years of social services education.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and populations.
• Proficiency with basic computer software, such as Microsoft Office.

Mansioni

• Build relationships by engaging clients in recreational activities and modeling positive behavior.
• Plan activities aligned with treatment goals, interests, budgets, and shift length.
• Provide transportation for clients to appointments and activities within Clark & Cowlitz counties.
• Offer enrichment activities in the community or foster home that support school work.
• Communicate with foster parents/guardians and Case Managers about time spent and outcomes.

Conoscenze

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Team player

Trauma-informed approach

Time management

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

HSEC or related associate preferred

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

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Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Case Aide position offers the opportunity to work with youth in foster care as a positive support person engaged in their lives on an as-needed basis. You will provide case-related services to foster youth and families by assisting with transportation to appointments, participating in community-based activities and recreation, providing supervision and other service plan related duties as directed to address goals, youth needs and safety. This position is a part of our BRS Program which covers multiple service areas throughout Western Washington and will require spending time with the youth in their community or home. Flexibility in scheduling is required and evening/weekend availability is preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Build strong relationships by doing recreational activities with clients, meeting clients’ needs, being a positive role model, maintaining healthy boundaries, and responding appropriately to behaviors from a trauma-informed standpoint.
• Plan activities based on clients’ treatment goals, interests and abilities, length of shift, allotted budget, and purpose of shift.
• Provide transportation for clients to and from appointments and/or activities throughout Clark & Cowlitz county.
• Provide enrichment activities in the community or in the foster home that supplement school work.
• Communicate effectively with foster parents/guardians and Case Managers about how time was spent (face-to-face communication, accurate written documentation, phone calls, and occasionally texts).
• Complete and maintain documents such as Case Aide Reports and Time Sheets.
• Follow all guidelines related to clients’ needs and safety and respond to all emergency situations as they arise.
• Must be able to adjust job assignments when the supervision needs of individual children warrant.
• Attend staff meetings and other mandatory trainings as required by Youthnet.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERTISE:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Possess a valid Washington State driver’s license and have proof of automobile insurance that meets the statutorily required minimum amounts of coverage;
• Must have the ability to pass a Washington State criminal check and FBI fingerprinting if required;
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or HSEC, preferred Associates Degree in Human Services or related field;
• Have one year of experience working with children and families OR two years of social services education;
• Have the skills and abilities to work successfully with challenging behaviors of children in care;
• Have a basic understanding of family systems and child development;
• Have effective written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills;
• Possess the ability to work with diverse groups and populations;
• Possess the ability to make objective, visual assessments of home conditions and crisis situations AND to communicate information appropriately;
• Possess knowledge of community resources for youth;
• Have the ability to interact as a team member;
• Must be proficient with basic computer software, such as Microsoft Office suite.