Case Aide - Refugee Foster Care

Catholic Charities Comm•Phoenix, AZ

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Refugee Foster Care program provides a unique supportive environment for both the foster family and the unaccompanied refugee minors. Although the goal is to reunite children with their biological families, unfortunately refugee minors generally need long-term foster care since reunification with family members is rarely possible.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid AZ driver’s license, reliable transportation and ability to show proof of registration/insurance.
Level One Fingerprint clearance or ability to obtain fingerprint clearance; must maintain clearance.
Must have or complete within 90 days of hire, training in CPR and First Aid and remain current in the certification.
Must be 21 years of age or older to drive on behalf of Catholic Charities.
Previous experience working with refugee population preferred; cultural sensitivity; and good cross cultural communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively and ability to work effectively as a team member in a cross-cultural environment.
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Products.
Must be organized, be able to work in crisis intervention situations.
Must be accurate in completion and updating of case notes, familiar with computer.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience with foreign born children and cross-cultural experience preferred.
Specialization in Child Welfare preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides a variety of services to children and foster parents under immediate supervision.
Assists clients with application processes for public benefits, school enrollment, etc. as needed.
Delivers goods, documents, etc. to clients as requested.
Supports the needs of program operations to include organizing, assisting, preparing for meetings, filing, or communicating with other staff.
Follows compliance with policies and procedures, state, and federal regulations. Complies with all policies and procedures of the agency.
May support any team member with routine or daily responsibilities, including but not limited to filing, copying, data entry, and other duties as assigned.
Records unique incidents that require documentation.
Details client interactions in accordance with program requirements. Input client information in database and assist with tracking and reporting as needed. Ensure all notes are detailed, accurate, and submitted timely.
Assist with transportation for medical screening, doctors’ appointments, DES appointments, legal appointments, etc. throughout the service delivery area.
May provide interpretation services.
Assist in maintaining case file documentation and completing required reports.
Refers clients as appropriate to proper programs or social service agencies.
Participates in all program meetings, staff development activities, and other duties as assigned.
Assist with quarterly file reviews.
Host trainings for clients to teach independent living skills.
Promote ongoing commitment to excellence and continual quality improvement to ensure the highest quality of services to our staff and clients.
Performs other duties as assigned.