Caseworker Aide

Location: Grand Rapids, MI (hybrid – will travel to different homes/sites)

Length: Direct Hire

Salary: 15hr-18hr

Clearance: Will be obtaining a public trust clearance (2 week onboarding)

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide transportation and provide care to clients for, but not limited to, medical appointments, legal appointments, hearings, and other social agencies;
• Responsible for discharge and conducts transportation to include frequent travel from state-to-state for reunification with a sponsor; Effectively report the behaviors of children during transportation to foster parents and the treatment team;
• Review discharge packet with the assigned Case Manager and arrange the appropriate flight details;
• Coordinate the drop off of the child(ren) with the sponsor family;
• Ensure all applicable documentation is present while traveling with minor child, such as authorization paperwork;
• Coordinate and obtain the appropriate money order from the sponsors in a timely manner;
• Notify Case Manager and other involved parties of flight delays in a prompt and timely manner to ensure effective communication channels;
• Provide the appropriate communications to the Case Manager when a placement has been successfully completed;
• Ensure the child is safe and comfortable while in care;
• Demonstrate flexibility with working hours outside of the normal business hours to meet the needs of the role to include some evenings and weekends, as needed;
• Assist the medical team with administrative task, as needed;
• Provide language interpretation to clients for appointments out in the community, when needed;
• Provide supervision of youth in the classroom, when needed;
• Ensure professional boundaries are established and maintained at all times on the job and especially when supervising youth;

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Bilingual: English and Spanish;
• Demonstrated organizational skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Must be willing and able to provide language interpretation services;
• Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service;
• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail;
• Must be reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite;
• Documentation of immunity to vaccine preventable diseases or the willingness to receive vaccination, or seek an exemption;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle. Must also pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;