Foster Care Case Aide

Brightpoint • Belleville, IL

2d • $17 - $19 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Foster Care Case Aide is a member of the region’s child welfare team who works collaboratively across programs to help keep children safe and support families. The role provides supportive services to specialists to help achieve goals for program participants and supervises families involved in the child welfare system who are working toward reunification. The Case Aide transports participants to appointments, supervises and assesses interactions during visits, models and teaches appropriate parenting skills and non-physical discipline, and documents interactions through comprehensive case notes.

Requirements

• Ability to attend in-person meetings and events as needed.
• Valid driver's license, insurance, and a reliable vehicle.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual ability; bilingual candidates may receive additional financial compensation.

Responsibilities

• Transport program participants to appointments, including family time visits, counseling, medical appointments, and home visits.
• Make regular reports to Specialists on all cases.
• Provide written documentation to the Specialist or Supervisor on contacts with program participants and collateral agencies, and complete required paperwork.
• Supervise and assess interactions between children and other parties involved in family time visits.
• Model and teach appropriate parenting skills and the use of non-physical discipline with family members.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• More than three weeks of paid time off in the first year, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day; PTO increases with tenure.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• 401(k) with match.
• Leadership development opportunities and one-on-one mentorship through Emerging Leaders.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Brightpoint’s approved agency status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED