Social Services Case Aide

Office of Shared Administration (WV); Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Case Aide worker promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children in foster care and out-of-home care by facilitating home finding with safe and stable families under the Department’s policy. The role supports home studies and the PATH system, serving inquiries from the public, ICPC, and kinship studies across West Virginia.

Key duties include completing background checks, updating PATH records, assisting Home Finding staff with home studies, managing Home Study Inboxes,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Complete background checks.
• Enter and update provider information in PATH.
• Provide support to Home Finding staff during the Home Study process.
• Maintain Home Study Request Inboxes.
• Process Caregiver Payments.
• Assist Department Home Finding Supervisor as needed with entering SNS referrals for contracted home studies.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under general supervision, the purpose of the case aid worker is to promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of children in foster care or out-of-home care through placement with safe and stable families. The Case Aide will be responsible for the delivery of home finding activities in accordance with the Department’s Home Finding Policy. The worker is responsible for activities that support the completion of home studies that will promote the safety, permanency, and well-being of foster children. The target population is compiled of inquiries received from the public from recruitment efforts, Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC), and requests for relative/kinship studies.

Posting Number: BSS27CAH009

Counties of work: Statewide

Position Number: 0511P06291

• Complete background checks
• Enter and update provider information in the People’s Access to Help (PATH)
• Provide support to Home Finding staff during the Home Study process
• Maintain Home Study Request Inboxes
• Process Caregiver Payments
• Assist Department Home Finding Supervisor as needed with entering SNS referrals for contracted home studies

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: None.

Special Requirements: Valid driver’s license.

The Bureau for Social Services champions the security, permanence, and welfare of children and vulnerable adults, empowering individuals and strengthening families. Formerly the Bureau for Children and Families, the Bureau for Social Services operates under the West Virginia Department of Human Services, serving children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults facing abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. Equipped with extensive training to handle delicate situations with compassion and dignity, these workers contribute to the advancement of a vibrant and healthy West Virginia by facilitating access to crucial healthcare, essential social services and benefits, and fostering safe, supportive, and healthy environments. Through this hard work, at risk, populations can begin to thrive within the community.