Case Aide

Hoyleton Youth and Family Services•Hoyleton, IL

1d•$20 - $25

About The Position

Provides transportation, supervision, and other support for the foster care program, including foster children, foster parents, biological parents, and caseworkers. The role transports participants to parent-child visitation, counseling, and other services; supervises visits and documents observations; confirms appointments; follows agency and state driving and safety guidelines; and performs administrative assignments as requested. Staff are expected to apply CARE (Children and Residential Experience) principles in their work. CARE training and TCI (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) training must be completed upon hire. TCI compliance includes passing an annual written test and, if applicable to the role, a physical test every six months. Monthly refresher opportunities are provided, and employees who fall out of compliance may be required to retake the full course.

Requirements

Possess the experience, personal qualities, and practice skills to work effectively with professionals from a variety of disciplines, both internally and with other organizations.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Must be able to drive independently.
Must meet DCFS/CANTS clearance requirements.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance.
High school diploma or GED required.
A minimum of one year working with children.
Must complete CARE and TCI training upon hire and maintain required TCI testing compliance.

Responsibilities

Provide transportation to and from parent-child visitation, counseling, and other services.
Supervise visits and ensure appropriate interaction between parents and children.
Complete case notes concerning parent-child visits and inform caseworkers of concerns.
Call to confirm appointments.
Thoroughly document factual observations during visitation and submit documentation daily.
Follow agency and state guidelines for driving, rules of the road, and safety.
Perform administrative assignments as requested.
Complete CARE and TCI training upon hire and consistently apply their principles.
Pass the TCI written test annually and, if applicable to the role, the physical test every six months.

Benefits

Medical insurance with a company-funded Health Savings Account (HSA).
Dental and vision insurance.
Paid vacation, sick, and personal days.
10 company holidays and 1 floating holiday.
Monthly cell phone reimbursement.
6 weeks of paid parental leave.
403(b) retirement plan with up to 5% employer match.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Optional supplemental benefits, including voluntary life, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their household members.
Tuition reimbursement.
BenefitHub Perks Program offering employee discounts.