Case Aide

Alternative Family Services • Vallejo, CA

4d • $19

About The Position

Case Aide - Vallejo Alternative Family Services is hiring for a Case Aide to support our Vallejo team. We are seeking a reliable and responsible individual for this contingent (on-call) position. The contingent Case Aide transports foster youth to and from various appointments, which may include but is not limited to: doctor, therapy and supervised visits, ensuring the safety of foster youth. This is an on-call/as needed and non-benefited role. Scheduling can fluctuate depending on program needs, and we take your availability into consideration, which can be discussed during the interview process. About Alternative Family Services Alternative Family Services is a Foster Family, Adoption and Mental Health Agency that has been serving abused and neglected children in our community since 1973. Our mission is to support vulnerable children and families in need of stability, safety, and well-being in communities. We provide a wide range of foster, adoption, mental health and transition-aged youth services in English and Spanish. We have eight locations throughout the Bay Area and over 200 employees. We celebrate diversity, equal opportunity, and excellence. Responsibilities Ensure the safety and well-being of the foster child at all times Visit client sites and transport clients using personal vehicle into a variety of community settings Submit written documentation and/or computer data entry of such visitations and or activities to supervisor or CPS workers Provide a variety of interventions. This may include, but is not limited to: coaching, mentoring, skill building, tutoring and supportive feedback. Provide services via methods consistent with the agency’s treatment philosophy and approach Ensure compliance with HIPAA privacy practices Adhere to our attendance and punctuality policy Needed Upon Hire Obtain and maintain fingerprint and government and Agency required background clearances CPR/First Aid certification Valid California driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, vehicle registration and auto insurance showing as an insured driver on the policy Possess a high level of integrity, honesty, and strong work ethic Able to read and write fluently in English Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required Able to interact calmly and professionally with clients who may act out due to behavioral disabilities Able to interact with co-workers, county representatives, and other treatment team members as part of a cooperative team Experience working with children and families Experience working with diverse cultural populations Experience in Child Development or Psychology is a plus Driving Requirements This position works out in the community and within foster homes throughout the Bay Area. The position requires employee to possess a valid CA driver’s license and valid automobile insurance with his/her name on the verification card as an insured driver on the policy at all times. Position requires daily access to a car in safe working order. We Offer $19/hour Additional bilingual pay differential offered for Spanish language fluency of $1.20/hour (must be fluent) A professional and supportive work environment IRS standard mileage reimbursement Other than all legally mandated benefits (such as paid sick leave, worker’s compensation insurance and social security), there are no benefits affiliated with this position. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of Ancestry, Age, Color, Disability, Genetic Information, Gender, gender identity, or gender expression, Marital status, Medical condition, Military or veteran status, National origin, Race, Religion, Sex and Sexual orientation. #JOB ALERT #NOW HIRING

Requirements

• Obtain and maintain fingerprint and government and Agency required background clearances
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Valid California driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, vehicle registration and auto insurance showing as an insured driver on the policy
• Possess a high level of integrity, honesty, and strong work ethic
• Able to read and write fluently in English
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required
• Able to interact calmly and professionally with clients who may act out due to behavioral disabilities
• Able to interact with co-workers, county representatives, and other treatment team members as part of a cooperative team
• Experience working with children and families
• Experience working with diverse cultural populations
• Position requires employee to possess a valid CA driver’s license and valid automobile insurance with his/her name on the verification card as an insured driver on the policy at all times.
• Position requires daily access to a car in safe working order.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Child Development or Psychology is a plus

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of the foster child at all times
• Visit client sites and transport clients using personal vehicle into a variety of community settings
• Submit written documentation and/or computer data entry of such visitations and or activities to supervisor or CPS workers
• Provide a variety of interventions. This may include, but is not limited to: coaching, mentoring, skill building, tutoring and supportive feedback.
• Provide services via methods consistent with the agency’s treatment philosophy and approach
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA privacy practices
• Adhere to our attendance and punctuality policy

Benefits

• IRS standard mileage reimbursement
• Other than all legally mandated benefits (such as paid sick leave, worker’s compensation insurance and social security), there are no benefits affiliated with this position.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed