Child & Family Services of NY
Case Aide
Child & Family Services of NY, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266
Description
Child and Family Services (C+FS) Foster Care and Adoption Program provides temporary, safe, and loving homes for children and supports parents/caregivers to develop the skills they need to reach the goal of reunifying their families. When family reunification is not possible, our program works to achieve permanency for children through adoption. This program is an integral part of the 150+ year legacy of our agency and helps fulfil our mission of nurturing a healthy and more equitable Western New York for the benefit of current and future generations.
The Foster Care Case Aide assists program staff with a variety of tasks including transporting children to and from family visits or other appointments, supervising visits between parents and their children, performing recreational activities with children whose parents or foster parents are attending program trainings or events and more. Case Aides must have reliable transportation for frequent travel throughout Western New York, primarily Erie County, and must be available to work a flexible schedule that includes regular evening hours for home visits and community events. Full and part-time candidates will be considered.
What does a day on the job look like for the Foster Care and Adoption Case Aide?
Provide transportation for children for family visits and other appointments prioritizing the use of an agency vehicle whenever available
Provide coaching and modeling during supervised visits between parents and children in our office or other approved locations
Provide recreational activities and childcare for parents and foster parents attending program trainings or activities.
Prepare progress notes other required data and timely submits documentation in case files and/or program database[s]
Assist in responding to prospective foster parent inquiries and conduct initial assessments as needed
Participate in foster parent recruitment events
Participate in internal and external program meetings as appropriate including Service Plan Reviews (SPR) or other internal and extern meetings as appropriate
Communicates verbally and in writing with program and agency staff and key stakeholders including parents, foster parents, social services staff, medical professionals, etc.
Assists in coordinating services for children and families
Regularly monitor the visitation rooms to ensure cleanliness and suitability for family visits
Maintain a neat and orderly system for storing and distributing donated items for families
Other related duties as assigned
Shift Information: Flexible schedule with a mix of traditional business hours and evenings to meet the needs of the children and families on caseload. Hybrid schedule of in-office and remote work schedule options are available.
Competitive Pay Rate: $20-$22 per hour based on education and experience. 37.5-hour work week
Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma is a prerequisite for this position. Bachelor's degree is preferred.
One (1) year of experience working with children and/or families. Experience in child welfare case management or related experience is preferred.
Valid New York State driver’s license and insurance required
Uses superior organizational skills to juggle competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to accept feedback, directives and respond to requests from multiple staff.
Possess strong computer/technology skills, attention to details, and organization
Possesses a calm, compassionate demeanor in person and on virtual platforms and telephone
Demonstrated commitment to a team atmosphere and willingness to roll up their sleeves to assist others
Model and practice sensitivity, fairness and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactions.
Participate in program Quality Improvement process.
CFS offers full-time employees the below benefits to support our employees and their families and help to create a healthy work environment.
Paid Time Off (PTO) –20 PTO Days (25 Days After Five Years of Employment)–14 Paid Holidays (includes 2 flex holidays)ram Bereavement: Four Paid Days– Pa
+id Jury Duty
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Medical, Two Plan Options
Dental, Two Plan Options
Vision Insurance
Wellness Program and Incentives
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Quarterly Employer-Contributions
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care FSA
Employee Referral Bonus
Qualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions After Two Years (1000 hours each year)
Diversity Statement:
Within our agency and in the communities that we serve, C&FS is committed to diversity and inclusion with race equity at the center. Every day we work to promote safety, health, and wellness. We will not stop until Black, indigenous and people of color are free from racism and experience peace, prosperity and well-being.
Child & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Child & Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Child & Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Child and Family Services (C+FS) Foster Care and Adoption Program provides temporary, safe, and loving homes for children and supports parents/caregivers to develop the skills they need to reach the goal of reunifying their families. When family reunification is not possible, our program works to achieve permanency for children through adoption. This program is an integral part of the 150+ year legacy of our agency and helps fulfil our mission of nurturing a healthy and more equitable Western New York for the benefit of current and future generations.
The Foster Care Case Aide assists program staff with a variety of tasks including transporting children to and from family visits or other appointments, supervising visits between parents and their children, performing recreational activities with children whose parents or foster parents are attending program trainings or events and more. Case Aides must have reliable transportation for frequent travel throughout Western New York, primarily Erie County, and must be available to work a flexible schedule that includes regular evening hours for home visits and community events. Full and part-time candidates will be considered.
What does a day on the job look like for the Foster Care and Adoption Case Aide?
Provide transportation for children for family visits and other appointments prioritizing the use of an agency vehicle whenever available
Provide coaching and modeling during supervised visits between parents and children in our office or other approved locations
Provide recreational activities and childcare for parents and foster parents attending program trainings or activities.
Prepare progress notes other required data and timely submits documentation in case files and/or program database[s]
Assist in responding to prospective foster parent inquiries and conduct initial assessments as needed
Participate in foster parent recruitment events
Participate in internal and external program meetings as appropriate including Service Plan Reviews (SPR) or other internal and extern meetings as appropriate
Communicates verbally and in writing with program and agency staff and key stakeholders including parents, foster parents, social services staff, medical professionals, etc.
Assists in coordinating services for children and families
Regularly monitor the visitation rooms to ensure cleanliness and suitability for family visits
Maintain a neat and orderly system for storing and distributing donated items for families
Other related duties as assigned
Shift Information: Flexible schedule with a mix of traditional business hours and evenings to meet the needs of the children and families on caseload. Hybrid schedule of in-office and remote work schedule options are available.
Competitive Pay Rate: $20-$22 per hour based on education and experience. 37.5-hour work week
Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma is a prerequisite for this position. Bachelor's degree is preferred.
One (1) year of experience working with children and/or families. Experience in child welfare case management or related experience is preferred.
Valid New York State driver’s license and insurance required
Uses superior organizational skills to juggle competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to accept feedback, directives and respond to requests from multiple staff.
Possess strong computer/technology skills, attention to details, and organization
Possesses a calm, compassionate demeanor in person and on virtual platforms and telephone
Demonstrated commitment to a team atmosphere and willingness to roll up their sleeves to assist others
Model and practice sensitivity, fairness and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactions.
Participate in program Quality Improvement process.
CFS offers full-time employees the below benefits to support our employees and their families and help to create a healthy work environment.
Paid Time Off (PTO) –20 PTO Days (25 Days After Five Years of Employment)–14 Paid Holidays (includes 2 flex holidays)ram Bereavement: Four Paid Days– Pa
+id Jury Duty
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Medical, Two Plan Options
Dental, Two Plan Options
Vision Insurance
Wellness Program and Incentives
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Quarterly Employer-Contributions
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care FSA
Employee Referral Bonus
Qualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions After Two Years (1000 hours each year)
Diversity Statement:
Within our agency and in the communities that we serve, C&FS is committed to diversity and inclusion with race equity at the center. Every day we work to promote safety, health, and wellness. We will not stop until Black, indigenous and people of color are free from racism and experience peace, prosperity and well-being.
Child & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Child & Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Child & Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)