Case Aide

Lutheran Child And Family Services Of Illinois•Decatur, IL

31d•$17 - $19

About The Position

Primarily responsible for establishing and maintaining a cooperative working relationship with Treatment Foster Care families through regular visits. These visits aim to identify needs and concerns, facilitating collaboration between the Case Aide, caseworker, and families to address and meet those needs. Additionally, the Case Aide provides direct and indirect services to assigned agency clients. May work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays. Willingness to travel through high-risk communities as needed. Assist in supervised visitations, ensuring a secure and comfortable environment for families during these interactions. Provide supervision during visits with children, caregivers, and/or siblings. Interpret, assist, and monitor tasks assigned to caregivers during these supervised sessions. Demonstrate the ability to effectively evaluate and suggest client needs, positive parenting interaction during parent/child visitation, and provide assistance and guidance through knowledge and modeling to enhance areas of improvement. Effectively manage time and workload, ensuring timely completion of visitation records, and sharing pertinent information with the service team. Assist in filing documentation into the child's agency record and maintain accurate and timely records of client interactions, services provided, and any observed changes in client circumstances. Ensure completion of appropriate documentation in a timely manner, including names, identification numbers, dates, and visit-related information in the SACWIS system, as required for comprehensive and accurate recordkeeping. Actively collaborate with community resources to connect clients with essential services, including but not limited to housing, healthcare, and educational support. Develop and maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of community resources to effectively serve agency clients. Provide transportation to clients and caregivers, enhancing accessibility to service delivery. Safely transport clients to appointments, court hearings, visitations, and other relevant locations as required. Maintain and convey knowledge of car seat safety protocols and regulatory requirements to staff. Represents clients' needs and Agency interests to referral sources, governmental administrative and judicial systems. Shares information and observations concerning the family and service delivery in the team meetings. Performs the required duties of the position within the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the Agency and Standards of the Profession and Child Welfare Authorities. Works cooperatively with other service programs in the Agency. Demonstrates knowledge and acceptance of Agency policies and procedures and the policies and procedures of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Assumes responsibility for enhancing knowledge and understanding of the assigned area of service through utilizing supervision, program meetings, and staff development training opportunities, both within and outside the Agency. Attends all mandatory training offered through the Agency as part of initial orientation and ongoing as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required background checks, including but not limited to criminal background checks and CANTS (Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System) checks, as required by law and agency policy.
Candidates must also possess a reliable vehicle and have a valid driver's license and must not have had a suspended or revoked driver's license within the past three years.
Ability to build relationships.
Understands the importance of client information confidentiality.
Understanding of child welfare practices, policies, and regulations.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong organizational and time-management skills for scheduling other assigned tasks.
Capacity to work independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge of community resources and services.
High School diploma or equivalent as well as at least 2 years of experience working with children and families preferred.

Nice To Haves

Training in child welfare practices and relevant certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with Treatment Foster Care families.
Provide direct and indirect services to assigned agency clients.
Assist in supervised visitations.
Evaluate client needs and parenting interactions.
Manage time and workload, ensuring timely completion of visitation records.
Assist in filing documentation and maintain accurate client records.
Collaborate with community resources to connect clients with essential services.
Provide transportation to clients and caregivers.
Represent clients' needs and Agency interests.
Share information and observations in team meetings.
Perform duties within the Agency's and professional standards.
Work cooperatively with other service programs.
Demonstrate knowledge of Agency and DCFS policies.
Enhance knowledge through training and development opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.