Foster Family Case Aide

Step Stone Family & Youth Services

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.

• 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

• 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.