Foster Care Case Aide; UCP

Overview

Position Summary:

In partnership with the Social Worker assigned, this position oversees and coordinates all services for children, youth and young adults. Acts as a liaison to various departments, placing agencies, community resources and affiliated agencies. Bilingual Spanish/English necessary. 20 hours per week.

Pay Range: $20.14 - $28.77 per hour.

• Assist Social Workers with referrals, tracking of necessary documents required by contract.
• Auditing the contractually required electronic portal system and maintaining communication with various treatment team members, ensuring necessary follow up.
• Facilitates support groups, and training for assigned children and/or Resource Parents as required by program or contract.
• Assists in providing child and family with a structured orientation to address policies and procedures as well as questions or concerns.
• Provides relevant information to assist with appropriate treatment interventions and schedule consultations with treatment team, as needed.
• Documents services provided to each child, youth, or young adult as well as maintain accurate logs for outside services.
• Provides necessary transportation and escorts client to court appointments, medical health screenings and other services, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED. Must be able to operate standard office equipment and be computer literate. Applicant should possess excellent verbal, written, analytical and problem-solving skills. Must be able to communicate effectively and follow both oral and written instructions.

• Must successfully clear DOJ and FBI fingerprint checks, and ORR requirements.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid California driver’s license and current auto insurance.
• Proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases (e.g., Varicella, MMR, Tdap, TB, Influenza).
• Completion of all required ORR trainings, including Employee Misconduct Acknowledgment, Code of Conduct, and Sexual Abuse and Harassment Prevention.
• Must be able to successfully complete and maintain required certifications and training including, but not limited to, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and First Aid/CPR.

$20.14 - $28.77 per hour.