Client Service Technician; CST; CYFS

USA: | Human Services | Full Time

16.93 - 16.93 USD per hour

Posted 5 days ago |

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

The Department of Health and Welfare is hiring a Client Service Technician
. Do you have personal or professional experience within or in support of programs serving youth and families and/or the child welfare team? This position supports case management teams by completing court ordered supervised visits for families and children in foster care. It is our goal to ensure positive interactions and bonding with parents/guardians and their children. This position is located in the Boise Office.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace.

Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug  addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
• Schedule, supervise, and take notes for court ordered visits with foster children and their parents, or guardians.
• Will work with challenging behaviors and may need to coach parents/children to ensure visits are positive.
• Testify in court as needed.
• Basic computer skills;
  Outlook calendar, data entry, timesheet, and online training.
• Safely transport children to and from visits, appointments or other needs. This requires carrying, installing and uninstalling car seats into state vehicles, lifting and carrying children.
• Clean and fuel state vehicles.
• Build relationships and have positive communication within and outside the agency.
• Ability to work within a team and independently.
• Flexible Schedule for work purposes.
• Assist in cleaning and organizing.

• Good knowledge of home sanitation and safety. Typically gained by completion of a health or home economics course covering home sanitation and safety or home schooling or training covering home sanitation and safety.
• Experience working with clients who may be behaviorally, socially, physically and/or mentally challenged. Typically gained by six months work experience in a hospital, nursing home, or similar environment, or as home healthcare provider, working with clients who are behaviorally, socially, physically, and/or mentally challenged.
• Experience observing and recording clients' behaviors, treatment responses, and progress. Typically gained by six months work experience charting or tracking client information in a professional care setting or through employment as a home healthcare provider.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
• Experience using ordinary home appliances and performing routine homemaking tasks. Typically gained by six months experience or completion of a home economics course.

A valid driver's license. Must be at least 21 years of age and meet eligibility requirements to drive a state vehicle.

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The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact …