Case Aide

Alternative Family Services•Vallejo, CA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Alternative Family Services is hiring for an on-call Case Aide to support our Vallejo and San Francisco teams. 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.

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
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
This is field-based position, where work is conducted within foster homes, and out in the community throughout Solano, Contra Costa and San Francisco counties.
Thus, the position requires employees to possess a valid CA driver’s license, valid vehicle registration, and valid automobile insurance in their name on the policy at all times.
Position requires daily access to a car in safe working order.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required
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