Child Welfare Specialist

3 weeks ago


Forest Hills, New York, United States FORESTDALE INC. Full time

About the Opportunity:

We are offering a competitive salary and benefits package, including four weeks' vacation, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, pension plan, 401(k), and tax-deferred health care/dependent care/commuter plans.

Job Description:

Forestdale Inc. Foster Care Case Aide

Major Responsibilities/Activities

  • Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in the foster care program.
  • Submit request for vital records (birth certificates, and SS card).
  • Assist and link clients with resources and services within the community.
  • Provide administrative assistance by covering reception desk and Executive Office as needed.
  • Assist with driving children to and from school during educational transition.
  • Accompany clients to appointments and advocate for client services
  • Provide assistance with administrative details for the foster care program
  • Maintain contact with service providers
  • Complete home visits with families as requested
  • Monitor Family Time for child and family
  • Provide assistance to clients with applications for concrete services like fair hearings and public assistance
  • Document case notes in Connections, the foster care system of record
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in social work or human services
  • Self-motivated, organized, compassionate and creative
  • Have a working knowledge of the child welfare and family court systems.
  • Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred
  • An understanding and respect for community needs and cultures
  • Willing and capable of working with multicultural families
  • Ability to develop working relationships with children and adults using good interpersonal skills,
  • Organizational, verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends
  • Ability to travel in and around the metropolitan New York City region
  • Ability to maintain composure and function well under stress
  • NYS driver's license

Benefits:

  • Four weeks vacation
  • Medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance
  • Pension plan
  • 401(k), 7% employer contribution + 2% match
  • Tax-deferred health care/dependent care/commuter plans

Estimated Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience.



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