Child Welfare Residential Case Aide (Full-Time, Temporary)
About The Position
The Child Welfare Residential Case Aide will provide emergency shelter care and supervision for youth in the custody of Wake County Human Services by providing supervision and structure including implementation of a behavior management system, modeling positive interactions and appropriate behavior, facilitating appointments for health, mental health and other needs, participating in team meetings to assess needs, progress and make recommendations. The Wake County Department of Social Services team is grounded in a deep commitment to connection, compassion, and community. We bring together experienced professionals who collaborate to support individuals and families through complex challenges, connect them with critical resources, and promote long-term stability. We value insight, innovation, and a solutions-focused approach, and we welcome those who are ready to contribute their expertise to meaningful, community-centered work. Join us in making a lasting difference!
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of job-related experience
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
- Displays an understanding of the basic concepts of safe, supportive, nurturing, & therapeutic human interactions
- Effectively interacts with patients, peers, & families
- Demonstrates ability to follow behavior programs
- Ability to actively supervise therapeutic & recreational activities
- Demonstrates consistent ability to problem-solve & communicate clearly, both verbally & in writing
- Emotional intelligence to manage difficult case situations
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree or college courses in health care, mental health, recreational therapy, education, or human growth & development
- One year experience as a nurse’s aide, mental health aide, psych aide, or the equivalent in a rehabilitation, psychiatric, or similar setting, OR two years of experience working with youth in an inpatient/residential setting, (i.e., Group Home, Detention Center), OR specialized experience with a predominate diagnosis cluster of the patients served (i.e., Teens with MH/IDD/SA)
Responsibilities
- Providing therapeutic, trauma informed residential intervention methods for children/adolescents with various Mental Health/Substance Use diagnosis ranging in ages from 0-17 as they await placement
- Monitoring (face to face), administering medication, redirecting behavior, assisting youth in developing life skills that are choice and consequence focused, supervising youth while in the community and transporting them to events, school, and appointments
- Maintaining a daily log of progress notes and ensure that all notes are completed by end of shift
- Assisting with community links and resources
- Maintaining clear access for communication between the youth and their systems of Care individuals (example Social Worker, approved family members/friends, probation officers, case managers, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, GAL and those identified as part of program)
- Maintaining shift coverage to assist in crisis intervention and in case of inclement weather
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
