Case Aide​/Child Care Staff

Description

Job Title: Case Aide/Child Care Staff

Department: TLP/ILO Program

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Job Type: Full Time, Salary, Non-Exempt

Job Location: Chicago, IL

Salary Range: 38,

What began as a small clinic established by young community leaders on the West Side of Chicago in 1972 has grown into one of the largest providers of high-quality and culturally competent services focusing on counseling and crisis intervention services, substance use prevention and treatment, violence prevention, education, case management, community and family services. We are dedicated to rendering compassionate and effective programs to promote the quality of life by catalyzing to advocate, educate and empower individuals and their families.

The Case Aide will provide direct service to At-Risk Youth with the goal of successful transition into the community. The position requires general supervision of Participants, teaching proper daily living and social skills, implementation of the daily schedule, behavior management, crisis intervention, group work, implementation of recreational activities, report writing and records management, and overseeing all other aspects of daily living for the residents.

The Case Aide's main responsibilities include developing strong relationships with Participants, acting as a liaison for their agency and clients, and preparing case files and any other needed reports.

At Rincon, our commitment to mutual respect, inclusivity, and diversity is woven into the structure of all that we do. We value:

• Dedication
  - Embodying effective and transparent leadership and quality client care.
• Education – Preventative programming and clinical services based on industry standards, competence and outreach.
• Accountability – Consistent service delivery, measurable success, and sensible financial management.
• Advocacy – Empowerment, reduction of treatment stigma, and relationship building with partners.
• Compassion – Embracing culturally diverse communities and equality through sensitivity to individual needs.

With these values in mind, we promote a culture that fosters professional development and agency success. Many of our employees span an extended tenure, and we pride ourselves on developing dedicated and supported team members.

• Assist Case Manager by managing Participant files
• Advise Participants regarding proper services and non-clinical support services as needed.
• Provide oversite whereabouts and activities of all assigned residents during the scheduled shift of a 24-hour day
• Maintains current knowledge through participation in mandatory training
• Responsible for conveying information/directives as it relates to Case Manager/RA’s role in providing continuing daily living skills
• Follows all RFS Child Welfare/Agency policies and procedures in the performances of duties
• Utilizes available program resources and materials to meet the needs of the residents
• Understands and appropriately utilizes the established Transitional Living Program Standards
• Manages the behavior of Participants through use of approved behavioral management interventions and works with residents toward the accomplishments of goals
• Fairly and consistently enforces rules and applies appropriate consequences as needed
• Implements individual management plans for Participants through a teamwork approach and makes suggestions to the team based on observations and interactions with the residents
• Effectively manages the daily routine and follows program schedules
• Effectively leads Life Skills groups per level responsibilities
• Assists Participants in…