Foster Care Case Aide

2 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Children’s Place Association Full time

**Job Title**: Foster Care Case Aide

**Department**:Foster Care

**FLSA Status**:Non-Exempt (Hourly)

**Employment Type**: Full-time

**Location**: Chicago, IL 60603

**SUMMARY**

The Foster Care Case Aide assists in providing services to foster care clients and family members and is utilized as a support to Foster Care Case Managers and the Program Manager.

This position requires a current valid driver’s license. The Foster Care Case Aide must be ready, willing and able to drive clients and family members for appointments and visits when needed.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES **include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Transports foster care children or other clients for medical appointments, visits or other scheduled appointments.
- Supervises sibling, parent/child or other visits.
- Documents all contact with clients by completing case notes and/or visitation records.
- Reports any child abuse or neglect to supervisor; informs Foster Care Nurse of any change or concern in the medical condition or care of any child.
- Assists Program Manager and Licensing and Recruitment Coordinator with training and recruitment efforts.
- Completes program errands as needed, including dropping off or picking up files, checks and infant equipment and clothing.
- Assists Foster Care Case Managers with filing, copying and case record management.
- Relieves Receptionists at agency locations when necessary.
- Participates in Children’s Place quality assurance initiatives as needed and appropriate to improve service quality and ensure compliance with licensing, accreditation and contractual standards.
- Performs other duties as necessary to meet new funding requirements or as assigned by the Program Manager.

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**

No supervisory responsibilities.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**OTHER EXPECTATIONS**

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or harassment based on religious, marital, ethnic, racial, gender, sexual orientation or other differences. Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming and supportive work environment.

**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE**
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license and appropriate auto insurance.
- Completion of some college level coursework and/or experience working with children and families preferred.
- Certifications in Infant/Child CPR and First Aid preferred.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) written and verbal communication skills preferred.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, requirements may include: standing, walking, sitting, or crouching; seeing and color perception (red, green and amber); hearing and listening; clear speech; touching, including dexterity and use of hands and fingers; ability to move distances between homes/appointment locations and the vehicle; climbing in and out of the vehicle and stairs; pushing and pulling; lifting and carrying children up to 50 pounds; driving.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

The work environment described here is representative of that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment may include any or all of the following: working with others; verbal contact with others and face-to-face contact; working inside; working outside.

**DISCLAIMER**

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees so classified.

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