Case Aide - Caregiver Support Program

About the role

The Y is seeking a dedicated individual for the position of Case Aide. You will provide support to families eligible to participate in the YMCA Caregiver Supports Program, CPA: Caregiver Supports Program, and Behavioral Rehabilitation Program, including supporting state licensed and unlicensed caregivers of youth in foster care.

Responsibilities

• Supervises participants in social and recreational experiences and provides respite to caregivers.
• Develops and facilitates life skills and coping skills for participants.
• Provides behavior management support for participants in home, school, and community settings.
• Supervises visitation with parents and/or siblings.
• Aids in developing participant’s strengths and interests and helps enroll in extra-curricular activities, i.e., obtain pass to YMCA, visit animal shelters, obtain library card, etc.
• Provides direct participant support in emergent and crisis situations.
• Ensures participants are transported on-time and safely to/from all scheduled parent/sibling visitations, appointments and other activities.

Qualifications

• Meet one of the following requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED and twenty-four (24) months of documented professional experience working with children and families.
  • An associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field, or two (2) years of completed coursework toward Bachelor’s degree and One (1) year documented experience directly working with children and families.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field and six (6) months of documented experience directly working with children and families and knowledge of child safety, behavior management training authorized by DCYF to include redirection, effective problem solving, excellent verbal and written communication, knowledge of basic child development and milestones and effective interpersonal communication.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Skills and ability to work successfully and meet the special needs of participants in child welfare care.
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Background in trauma-informed care and working with children with significant behavioral health challenges.
• Intermediate proficiency with computers, basic Microsoft Office software and case management/client tracking software.
• Experience tracking and summarizing data into reports.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to details, timelines and follow-through.
• Current state approved first aid, CPR and HIV/AIDS training certification.
• TB test by the Mantoux method.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements. Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Preferred Position Attributes And Skills

• Knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical activity, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Background in trauma-informed care and working with children with significant behavioral health challenges.
• Authorized Driver Requirement: This role transports clients as an “authorized driver” for the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) using an employer-provided as well as a personal vehicle. Driving duties for this role are Required.

Our Commitment

The Y is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law. We are a drug & alcohol-free workplace; all job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.