Case Services Aid

Archuleta County•Pagosa Springs, CO

1d•$19 - $28

About The Position

Archuleta County is seeking a Case Services Aid to provide paraprofessional services to clients in support of a professional case worker and an established case plan. The role includes home visits and assistance with activities of daily living. The position pays $19.48–$28.08 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two to three years of public contact experience related to the position.
Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

Provide emotional support and nurturing to adults, families, and children; encourage children and parents to share feelings and emotions; and use relationships with clients to support growth, family stability, and goals.
Teach parents parenting skills, model techniques, and research and offer activities for parents to do with their children and ways to improve communication with children.
Teach or assist clients with life skills, including budgeting, shopping, finding and maintaining quality day care and housing, personal hygiene, transportation, accessing community resources, and promoting positive self-image and self-esteem.
Coordinate necessary appointments for at-risk adults and children in placement, make dental and medical appointments, and provide transportation when necessary.
Update the Caseworker Supervisor on client and family progress and assist caseworkers as needed.
Maintain clear communication with staff, clients, foster parents, professional agencies, school staff, and family members.
Maintain accurate records and prepare related documentation.
Document communications with clients, assist caseworkers in creating case plans, create visitation schedules, and work with clients and foster parents on visitation schedules.
Complete paperwork, perform data entry, develop and update forms, request required documents, and compile information for others.
Perform clerical and administrative tasks, including filing, assisting with file redaction and records requests, maintaining county vehicles, and requesting vehicle service as needed.
Collaborate with others on assigned tasks.