Foster Care Case Assistant

Caritas Family Solutions • Belleville, IL

1d • $17

About The Position

Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs, we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better.

If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you!

PURPOSE: The Foster Care Case Assistant provides transportation of clients, supervision of visitations, and other support for the foster care program including youth, foster parents, birth parents, and Foster Care Case Managers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Related fields will be considered.)
• Minimum 0-6 months experience preferred but not required
• N/A
• Access to reliable transportation to get to/from work: Required.
• Access to a reliable automobile: Required.
• Must provide proof of auto liability insurance (and continue to while working in this position): Required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license: Required.
• Proficient Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word, Database Management Software
• Expert Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word, Database Management Software

Nice To Haves

• CPR/First Aid

Responsibilities

• Provides transportation of clients to and from parent-child visitation, sibling visitation, as well as to counseling, clinics, hospitals, schools, and other case related activities as required
• Provides supervision during visits, ensuring appropriate interaction between individual
• Records case notes regarding visitation accurately and objectively in a timely manner
• Collaborates and communicates regularly with assigned Foster Care Case Manager and Foster Care Supervisor
• Communicates with child and family team to confirm visitation schedule and/or appointments
• Follows agency and state guidelines regarding driving, rules of the road, and safety
• Completes any agency or Department paperwork per policy and procedure requirements
• Willingness to travel as this position requires frequent travel and vehicle use
• Follows agency and state guidelines regarding driving, rules of the road, and safety

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid training
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision
• Life insurance
• 401(K) with company contribution 4%
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees