Case Aide

Position Summary

The Case Aide will work to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families served. Duties include providing transportation, supporting the center's functioning, documenting activities, and implementing visitation plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work consistent with the National Youth Advocate Programs mission, values, and philosophies
• Transport youth to and from the center, including to an Emergency Resource Home, school, and supervised stays at hotels if necessary
• Coordinate services, maintain records, assist with intake and discharge processes, and serve as a liaison between youth, families, caseworkers, and community partners
• Document all activities in a timely manner, including logging mileage and hours
• Implement the visitation plan designed by the DCFS Caseworker/Supervisor and documented in the SACWIS Family Service Plan
• Provide active supervision, transportation, parent education, counseling, advocacy, and other professional services
• Complete all required training in a timely manner
• Utilize Children’s Welfare Best Practice Principles in decision-making
• Participate in the weekly supervision process
• Perform other duties as requested

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED
• Two years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families is strongly preferred
• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours
• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served
• Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function
• Demonstrated tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others
• Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Benefits

Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), medical, dental, and vision insurance, 22 days off each year, 11 paid holidays per year, student loan repayment assistance, tuition assistance, summer hours, work anniversary trips, mileage reimbursement, peace leave, parental leave.