Case Aide - Foster Care

Auberle•McKeesport, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Auberle’s Foster Care Program serves children and young people placed in resource homes, as well as their families, across Allegheny and neighboring counties. The Case Aide helps foster engagement and growth by building trusting relationships with families and young people. The role provides emotional support while transporting and supervising children and families, supports safe and nurturing visitation, and promotes normalcy experiences such as playing at a park or preparing a meal together. The Case Aide communicates with parents, professionals, clients, and other team members; maintains accurate and timely documentation; and supports an assigned Case Manager’s caseload. The position is primarily located in McKeesport and requires frequent travel throughout the greater Pittsburgh area. Staff are also expected to attend scheduled training, meetings, and other events at Auberle’s main campus in McKeesport. Work hours vary and may include evenings and weekends.

Requirements

Act 33/34 and FBI clearances.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience working with young people.
At least 21 years of age.
Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license, vehicle, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.
Ability to use all types of car seats when transporting children and young people.
Physical fitness and ability to work with children.
Must be free of communicable diseases.
Ability to work varied hours, including evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain trusting relationships with families served and young people placed to foster engagement and support growth.
Provide emotional support while transporting and supervising children and families as assigned.
Promote normalcy experiences during visitation, such as playing at a park or preparing a meal together.
Teach and guide parents toward safe practices that promote attachment during visitation while ensuring client safety.
Communicate effectively and thoroughly with parents, professionals, clients, and other team members.
Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely documentation to support safety, tracking, and reporting.
Support the assigned Case Manager with their caseload.
Travel frequently throughout the greater Pittsburgh area, including transporting children and young people.