Case Aide, Foster Care (Kingston Office)

St Catherine s Center for Children•Kingston, NY

8d•$20 - $21

About The Position

The Foster Care Case Aide is responsible for providing administrative and operational support for the agency’s foster care department. The aide assists with the logistics of various department operations, including family visits and service plan review meetings, supporting the transportation, care, and supervision of children during these events. This vital position assists the family specialists in ensuring that successful case activities occur for the agency’s foster care families and foster parents. Transportation may also be needed for a child to access medical appointments, educational events, mental health counseling appointments, and visits with a variety of family members. During these activities, the Case Aide works closely with the foster care family specialists and receives their support and guidance. Additionally, at the direction of the Regional Supervisor of Foster Care, this key individual provides administrative support to maximize the department’s efficiency in overall operations and administrative functioning.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field, is preferred.
Candidates with a combination of education & lived experience related to child welfare or social services will be considered.
A Clean and Valid New York State Driver’s License (actively licensed at least one year) is required.
A safe, reliable and insured vehicle for client transportation, required.
Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate client schedules, which may include evening and/or weekend hours.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Business Suite, & use Secure Internet practices.
Ability to nurture and show compassion and understanding for clients/children in crisis.
Qualities of positivity, flexibility and adaptability to day-to-day changes with client needs and functioning;
Have a professional record of integrity, proven reliability and dependability.
Capable of exercising ethical, independent judgment and discretion; handle sensitive family and individual data with strict confidentiality.
Staff in driving positions must be able to meet the agency’s minimum requirements of our insurance policy for authorized drivers; including, but not limited to the minimum age of 21 at time of hire, and the ability to maintain insurability throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: At least 1 year of experience working with at-risk families and/or other types of community services.

Responsibilities

Supports the operational functioning of the department, including transporting, caring for, and supervising children during case-related activities.
As requested, transports foster care children to medical appointments, educational events, mental health counseling appointments, and visits with a variety of family members.
Provides administrative support linked to the foster care department functioning.
Assists with case-related family visits and service plan reviews, including caring for and monitoring the safety of the family’s children.
Ability to produce quality case documentation that adheres to the specifications set by St. Catherine’s Center for Children, the New York State Education Department, the New York State Office of Mental Health, NYS-OCFS, and other regulatory bodies, as pertinent to department operations.
At all times, provides a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for the agency’s foster care children.
Articulate standards and actively institute safeguards to protect client and family confidentiality in all aspects of agency work. The ability to meet all HIPAA requirements and maintain strict client confidentiality is essential.
Capable of exercising ethical, independent judgment and discretion, handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality.
Assists with other case-related and department functions, as directed and assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package
Health Insurance options: Medical, Dental and Vision
$600 Well-being Reimbursement Benefit
Generous Combined Leave Time (CLT) and Paid Holidays!
We are a 501(c) (3) agency, which is a qualifying employer for eligible staff under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Pension Plan with Generous Agency Contribution
403b Retirement Savings Plan
Life Insurance – Automatic Benefit at no cost to employee
Paid Training, including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification & Update courses, if role appropriate
Tuition Reimbursement & Travel/ Mileage Reimbursement
Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
The Comfort of a Business Casual Environment
Our Commitment to Embrace & Foster Mindfulness, Relevance, Respect and Solidarity.