Case Aide - Part Time

Hoyleton Youth and Family Services•Fairview Heights, IL

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY Provides transportation, supervision and other support for the foster care program, including foster children, foster parents, biological parents and caseworkers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides transportation to and from parent-child visitation, counseling and other services. Provides supervision during visits, assuring appropriate interaction between parents and children; completes case notes concerning parent-child visits and informs caseworkers of any concerns. Makes telephone calls to confirm appointment. Thoroughly documents factual information of observation during visitation. Documentation must be submitted daily. Follows agency and state guidelines regarding driving, rules of the road and safety. Performs administrative assignments as requested

Requirements

Possess the experience, personal qualities and practice skills to work effectively with professionals from a variety of disciplines both internally and with other organization.
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 maintain proof of automobile insurance
High School diploma or GED required, Associates, or Bachelor's Degree
A minimum of one year working with children.
Completion of CARE and TCI training is an internal requirement for all staff and must be completed upon hire.
Ongoing application of these principles is expected and essential to successful job performance.
Pass the written test annually
Pass the physical test every six months (if applicable to their role)
Consistent participation and application of both CARE and TCI are essential to job performance.

Responsibilities

Provides transportation to and from parent-child visitation, counseling and other services.
Provides supervision during visits, assuring appropriate interaction between parents and children
Completes case notes concerning parent-child visits and informs caseworkers of any concerns.
Makes telephone calls to confirm appointment.
Thoroughly documents factual information of observation during visitation. Documentation must be submitted daily.
Follows agency and state guidelines regarding driving, rules of the road and safety.
Performs administrative assignments as requested

Benefits

Medical insurance with 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 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 for additional support
Tuition reimbursement to encourage continued learning and growth
BenefitHub Perks Program offering valuable employee discounts