Case Aide - Prevention Program

Cardinal McCloskey Community Services•The Bronx, NY

15h

About The Position

Join a Team Where Your Work Truly Makes a Difference! Safe Children, Stable Families, Successful Lives. At CMCS (Cardinal McCloskey Community Services), our mission is to protect, empower and promote independence for at-risk children and families and those with developmental disabilities through quality community based services Are you passionate about supporting families during challenging times? We are hiring Case Aides for two specialized programs that make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and caregivers. Our Special Medical Preventive Services program supports families where a parent is living with a chronic or terminal illness or where a child has special medical needs. The goal is to empower families, promote safety, and prepare for long-term stability, including permanency planning when necessary. Our Family Treatment/Rehabilitation (FT/R) Program serves high-risk families throughout the Bronx, addressing the safety and wellbeing of children when a caretaker's or child's substance use or mental health disorder places them at risk of foster care placement. As a Case Aide , you will provide essential support to Case Planners and families, helping with service coordination, documentation, and engagement to ensure children grow up in safe, nurturing environments.

Requirements

High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree preferred.
Some knowledge of the Child Welfare System and experience counseling children and families.
Basic computer skills.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Flexibility to meet changing needs and demands.
Fluency in Spanish and English preferred.
Ability to travel throughout the Bronx and to other CMCS locations.

Responsibilities

Supplement case planner contacts in accordance with ACS minimum casework contact standards as directed.
Assist with outreach and engagement efforts.
Provide or arrange case coverage during workers' vacations or other leave.
Continually assess family engagement, behavior changes, and in-home functioning.
Advocate for and escort families to service sites, modeling appropriate behaviors and assessing learning transfer.
Maintain collateral contact with service providers and request progress reports; share information with the case planning team.
Actively participate in monthly case supervisions and clinical diagnostic team meetings.
Aid in the development of comprehensive assessments.
Ensure compliance with ACS training and program learning mandates.
Participate in ACS and agency meetings, including FTCs, as directed.
Ensure all written documentation and PROMIS contacts are entered accurately and promptly.
Assist with maintaining physical case records.
Perform additional duties as required to meet department/agency needs.