Assistant Case Manager​/Sitter; Temp​/position

Description

A world where every child is safe, every family is strong, and hope outshines hardship. We help children heal from trauma so they can build healthy relationships, succeed in education and discover their own world of opportunities and possibilities. This happens by engaging a child in the context of their family issues. We know that, to end a cycle of abuse or trauma, we must work with children to clarify their thoughts and feelings and get a realistic view of each family member’s role in their life.

In response to this community-wide challenge, Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services (PCHAS), now operates 12 programs in 34 locations, serving nearly 4,500 children and families each year, which provide children with permanent homes and adults with increased self-sufficiency. This is accomplished by the agency’s commitment to "The PCHAS Way" which inspires the agency to be strength-focused, family-centered, and goal driven with every client.

Benefits of serving children and families in need through PCHAS include competitive salaries, flex work schedules, paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance options, voluntary life insurance options, paid holidays, and a very generous retirement plan (after one year of service and working 1,000 hours the agency matches an employee 200% up to a 3%.

We are seeking a dependable, compassionate, and flexible individual to serve in a Temporary Sitter / Assistant Case Manager capacity. This position will provide support across two primary areas of service:
patient safety supervision in a mental health setting and case management support for children and families participating in the Foster Care Case Management (FCCM) program
.

The selected individual may alternate between sitter and assistant case management responsibilities based on current client needs, staffing requirements, scheduling, and workload. The ability to transition between assignments while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, safety, and appropriate boundaries is essential.

As a Patient Sitter
, the individual will provide continuous supervision, companionship, and safety monitoring for clients in a mental health unit. This is a strictly non-clinical role. The sitter will work alongside facility staff and will promptly communicate medical, behavioral, or safety concerns to the appropriate personnel.

As an Assistant Case Manager/Case Aide
, the individual will provide transportation, supervised visitation, documentation, and general support to children and families involved in the FCCM program. The individual will work under the direction of the assigned Foster Care Case Manager or Supervisor and follow all applicable agency policies and safety requirements.

This position is ideal for someone who is dependable, observant, patient, adaptable, and comfortable working with individuals and families in a variety of settings.

• Provide continuous supervision and maintain awareness of the client's whereabouts, activities, and general condition.
• Maintain a calm, safe, respectful, and supportive environment.
• Provide appropriate companionship, reassurance, and supportive presence.
• Observe and recognize changes in behavior, mood, activity, or circumstances that may present a safety concern.
• Promptly notify appropriate facility staff of concerning behavior, changes, incidents, or client needs.
• Follow all safety procedures, unit guidelines, and instructions provided by mental health unit staff.
• Communicate relevant observations to facility staff throughout the shift.
• Provide an appropriate and thorough handoff to the incoming sitter or facility staff at the end of each shift.
• Assist with basic,…