Case Aide, Foster Care

Bethany Christian Services USA • Park Township, MI

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact. As a Case Aide, you’ll be part of a foster parent’s Bethany team, supporting them and the child in their care. You’ll train, equip, and help connect foster parents to community resources to meet the child’s needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual: English and Spanish
• Knowledge of trauma and willingness to be trained in the Sanctuary Model of Care to support a trauma-informed environment
• 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
• Must be able to pass required medical examinations and have the physical ability to fulfill essential job functions, including physical restraints of a resident
• Successfully pass an annual TB test and document preference to receive or decline Hepatitis immunization
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• 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 on behalf of Bethany
• Must 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
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation to clients, including medical appointments, legal appointments, hearings, and other social service agencies
• Effectively report children’s behaviors during transportation to foster parents and the treatment team
• Assist with intake and discharge-related transportation, including out-of-state travel for reunification with a sponsor
• Assist the medical team with administrative tasks, as needed
• Provide language interpretation for clients during community appointments, as needed
• Provide supervision of youth in the classroom, when needed
• Ensure professional boundaries are established and maintained at all times, especially when supervising youth
• Maintain knowledge of trauma and participate in ongoing training in the Sanctuary Model of Care to support a trauma-informed environment
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany-sponsored event
• Complete other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long haul
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO YourWay, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks)
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program
• Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance

What This Job Offers

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