Foster Family Case Aide

BrightSpring Health Services•Atlanta, GA

3d•$18 - $18

About The Position

This position, under the supervision of the Case Manager assists foster children, foster parents, and families by providing support and crisis management both in-home and office settings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Must be 21 years old
Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
Minimum two years of experience working in youth services with children and families.

Responsibilities

Assist in providing client and foster parent support/crisis management
Facilitation of case-related activities on behalf of the agency
Prepare and process case service forms
Supportive counseling/referrals to needed services
Stay up-to-date on all required training: YSIS and ARC Model Training
Provide in-home services and support to youth and families
Participate in the treatment and follow service plans for youth in care
Maintain proper documentation for all services delivered
Respond and provide on-call crisis support
Attend meetings surrounding youth in placement, including Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, Individualized Educational Planning (IEP) meetings, and on-going collaboration meetings with referral sources and community providers
Work in collaboration with the education system
Complete court summaries and attend court hearings as needed
Collaborate with all systems and individuals serving youth, including legal guardian, juvenile probation office, appointed guardian ad litem, mental health provider and school officials
Engage biological families in treatment and service delivery, when appropriate, to support reunification efforts
Maintain professional boundaries, conduct and confidentiality and other governmental laws and regulations, agency policy and licensure ethics
Ensure the safety and well-being of all youth in care by observing for signs of abuse and/or neglect
Provide services that respect each family and youth’s cultural background, heritage and identity