Bilingual Foster Care Case Aide

Brightpoint • Chicago, IL

2d • $18 - $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bilingual Foster Care Case Aide is a member of the region’s child welfare team, working collaboratively across programs to help keep children safe and support families. The role provides supportive services to specialists to help accomplish program goals and supervises families involved in the child welfare system who are working toward reunification. The Case Aide transports participants to appointments, supervises and assesses interactions during visits, models and teaches appropriate parenting skills and non-physical discipline, and documents interactions through comprehensive case notes.

Requirements

• Ability to speak English and Spanish.
• Ability to attend in-person meetings and events as needed.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport program participants to family time visits, counseling, medical appointments, and home visits.
• Regularly report on cases to Specialists.
• Provide written documentation to the Specialist or Supervisor on all contacts with program participants and collateral agencies, and complete required paperwork.
• Supervise and assess interactions between children and other parties during family time visits.
• Model and teach appropriate parenting skills and the use of non-physical discipline to family members.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Three or more weeks of paid time off in the first year, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day; PTO increases with tenure
• 11 paid holidays
• Supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) with employer match
• Leadership development opportunities and one-on-one mentorship
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Brightpoint’s approved-agency status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED