Caregiver Support Case Aide

Amara•Seattle, WA

6d•$28 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

Amara is seeking to hire a Caregiver Support Case Aide to become an integral and valued part of our Resource Care Team. The Case Aide will be responsible for providing behavioral case aide services to a mixed caseload of caregivers and youth as part of the new state Caregiver Support contract supporting children and youth who are placed with foster or kinship caregivers. Caseload and hours will vary with program need and growth. This position summary reflects the current expectations for the role; responsibilities may shift as contractual obligations and programmatic needs evolve.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of professional experience working with children and families in social services (e.g. daycare provider, nanny, school aide, CPA, residential program, foster parent, visit supervisor, youth development, etc.); OR an Associate’s Degree and one (1) year of professional experience; OR BA in Human Services or a related field and six (6) months of documented experience directly working with children and families.
1+ year of experience providing healing-centered or trauma informed care (internships and lived experience within the child welfare system can substitute for paid-work experience)
1+ year of work experience in child welfare or social services (lived experience can account for up to 2 years of this requirement)
Knowledge of child development and family systems, child welfare, child safety, and the needs of families supporting children through transitions and post-permanency
Ability to demonstrate initiative, discretion, maturity, flexibility, problem solving, critical thinking skills, and independent judgment
Ability to work with individuals across the spectrum of age, religion, race, culture, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and gender expressions & identities
Ability to work collaboratively with an outstanding professional team, DCYF, Tribal Leadership, and other community providers
Ability to confidently navigate complex conversations with staff and families with a respectful and accessible approach
Ability to comfortably navigate ambiguous situations
A highly competent team player who is energized by Amara’s mission and the array of expanded services that the organization is providing
Strong written and oral communication skills; experience communicating through verbal and written formats with a wide variety of stakeholders while balancing responsiveness, empathy, and directness
Ability to successfully manage competing priorities, triage tasks, and effectively utilize time with colleagues and with clients
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed by the program and clients
Strong familiarity with resources in King and Pierce Counties
Must provide proof of current COVID-19 vaccination.
First Aid/CPR/BBP Certification
Willingness and ability to work at Amara offices and with clients in the field and travel (as needed) to other WA state counties.
Valid Driver’s License, reliable vehicle, current auto insurance
Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

Review Caregiver Support plans of all assigned cases to ensure case aide plan is understood and implemented
Provide Case Aide Services to a mixed caseload as assigned and according to each respective Caregiver Support Plan.
Behavioral support that ensures the health, safety, and wellbeing of the youth in their current placement and community
Protective Supervision for the youth at all directed times as indicated in child specific services and supervision plans
Engage in training and supportive services such as supervision to ensure maintenance and increase of skills needed to work with young people with special needs
Positive Behavioral Support which can focus on creating a positive and supportive environment, skill development of the caregiver and/or the youth, and ensuring that healthcare is readily accessed
Assess the child and caregiver’s needs for additional services, resources, or community connections or Case Aide services and report back as directed
Support caregiver in monitoring child’s progress toward the child’s service plan
Ensure the physical, emotional, and social needs of foster/kinship youth assigned to your caseload are met
Support caregiver in accessing resources as needed that they’ve identified through their individualized resource list (including daycare/after school care, medical/dental services, respite care, mental health services, etc.)
Assist caregivers and youth in building/maintaining connection to their family and other important individuals in the youth’s life
Liaise with multiple professionals in the child welfare arena as needed
Meet requirements for timely, accurate, and thorough documentation for case files and required reporting as directed
Ensure notifications are provided to primary Caregiver Support Specialist and DCYF Social Services staff as directed by supervisor and contract
Attend and participate in staff meetings, supervision, and training as directed (including pre-service and annual training)
Participate in the facilitation of family training and support groups as directed
Provide occasional on-call services as a member of the on-call team
Provide coverage for team members at the direction of Caregiver Support Supervisor
Flex hours to accommodate family needs on an occasional and ongoing basis (ask that staff provide at a minimum of one night a week for evening appointments)
Collaborate with staff in other Amara programs as directed to ensure appropriate cross-program referrals and consistent service delivery.
Be an active participant on the Resource Care team.
Serve on internal and external committees as assigned.