Case Aide - EFFC

About the role

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York‑based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care, assist families struggling with conflict and poverty, support individuals with developmental disabilities, and provide access to quality health and mental health services. Our interrelated programs deliver a whole‑person, whole‑family, and whole‑life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Regional Administrative Manager for Foster Care Services.
• Function as an active co‑participant with the Case Planning Team in providing services to children and families.
• Support the Case Planning team to promote and expedite permanency for children and families.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to support and expedite service delivery to youth and families.
• Provide support services to families, including advocacy, information sharing, and resource referrals such as parenting skills, community mental health services, HRA assistance, and escorting to appointments.
• Conduct workshops for parents focused on training them to complete housing applications, food‑stamp and health‑benefits applications, and other service applications.
• Assist the Case Planning team by driving agency vehicles to transport clients (children and families) to hospitals, residential settings, medical appointments, shopping, emergency admissions, and emergency replacements.
• Assist the Case Planning Team with the delivery of concrete services and supervise visits where appropriate.
• Submit visitation notes, meeting minutes, and all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Prior experience and demonstrated skills working with children and families.
• Listening, engagement, and basic supportive counseling skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good organizational and writing skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Education: High School / G.E.D.

Diversity and Inclusion

The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population. The organization honors each employee’s experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Pay

Salary Range: $48,695.31 (plus Education Additive; plus Language Additive)