Case Aide

Compass Connections•Robstown, TX

About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Guided by care and compassion, Compass Connections has been impacting and meeting the needs of the community’s most vulnerable children and families through residential care, community-based support, foster care, and adoption services. Leveraging more than a century of collective child welfare experience, Compass Connections, a Texas based non-profit organization, is a national leader in connecting, strengthening, and transforming families from around the globe.

Requirements

Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
Demonstrate the ability to: Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics
Demonstrate the ability to: Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals
Demonstrate the ability to: Provide crisis intervention according to training provided by Compass Connections when needed to maintain a safe environment.
Demonstrate the ability to: Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
Demonstrate the ability to: Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
Demonstrate the ability to: Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
Fluency in English and Spanish required.
High school diploma, or equivalent.
1 plus year related experience and/or training.

Nice To Haves

2-year Associate degree from accredited program/institution, or two or more years of college-level course work in a related field
2 plus years related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
Enter information in Salesforce, and UC Portal as required by agency policy and procedures.
Review Salesforce and UC Portal for compliance with federal guidelines, as well as state minimum standards.
Document information related to delays in the reunification process.
Review and sign children’s records in accordance with agency policy and procedures and applicable licensing and contract standards.
Participate in scheduled meetings and team decisions and operations.
Participate in workshops, seminars, education programs and activities that promote professional growth and development.
Compile, prepare, submit, and maintain accurate records, files, forms, statistics, and additional information in accordance with agency policies, licensing and/or contract requirements.
Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by position supervisor.
Implement Compass Connections safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
Maintain confidentiality in all areas of child and program operations.
Maintain Compass Connections professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Compass Connections employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, children, and community members and complying with required dress code at all times.
Complete calls with families and/or sponsors as assigned to gather information used for reunification.
Develop safety and service-related resources prior to the discharge of the service population.
Review UC Portal for compliance with upload requirements and ensure the input of updates as needed for safe and timely discharge.
Provide the National Call Center referrals for service gaps identified during 30-day calls.
Support assigned case management, clinical, and medical team.
Meet all deadlines by program supervisor and federal partners.
Support, encourage, and recruit foster parents.