Foster Care Case Aid
About The Position
Position Summary: In partnership with the Social Worker assigned, this position oversees and coordinates all services for children, youth and young adults. Acts as a liaison to various departments, placing agencies, community resources and affiliated agencies. Essential Duties: Assist Social Workers with referrals, tracking of necessary documents required by contract. Auditing the contractually required electronic portal system and maintaining communication with various treatment team members, ensuring necessary follow up. Facilitates support groups, and training for assigned children and/or Resource Parents as required by program or contract. Assists in providing child and family with a structured orientation to address policies and procedures as well as questions or concerns. Provides relevant information to assist with appropriate treatment interventions and schedule consultations with treatment team, as needed. Documents services provided to each child, youth, or young adult as well as maintain accurate logs for outside services. Provides necessary transportation and escorts client to court appointments, medical health screenings and other services, as needed. Home office will be located in Moreno Valley but will need to report to Fullerton office on occasion.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must be able to operate standard office equipment and be computer literate.
- Applicant should possess excellent verbal, written, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to communicate effectively and follow both oral and written instructions.
- Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted California driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.
- Must be able to understand and follow policy and procedures.
- Must be able to document services, incidents, and other required forms/documents.
- Bilingual Spanish is required.
Responsibilities
- Assist Social Workers with referrals, tracking of necessary documents required by contract.
- Auditing the contractually required electronic portal system and maintaining communication with various treatment team members, ensuring necessary follow up.
- Facilitates support groups, and training for assigned children and/or Resource Parents as required by program or contract.
- Assists in providing child and family with a structured orientation to address policies and procedures as well as questions or concerns.
- Provides relevant information to assist with appropriate treatment interventions and schedule consultations with treatment team, as needed.
- Documents services provided to each child, youth, or young adult as well as maintain accurate logs for outside services.
- Provides necessary transportation and escorts client to court appointments, medical health screenings and other services, as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
