Case Aide - Caregiver Support Program

Overview

Our Commitment to Equity
The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Job Summary

The Y is seeking a dedicated individual for the position of Case Aide. You will provide support to families eligible to participate in the YMCA Caregiver Supports Program, CPA: Caregiver Supports Program, and Behavioral Rehabilitation Program, including supporting state licensed and unlicensed caregivers of youth in foster care. The Case Aide works directly with youth and partners with Case Managers and the family to enable the child and caregivers to utilize medical, educational, social, clinical, and other services necessary for maintaining the child's physical, psychological, and/or developmental health. Case Aides also work to provide support to participants and families in school, home, and community environments. Case Aides may also work with participants in traditional foster care to provide visitation supervision.

This position is with the Y Social Impact Center, the social services division of the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS), serving around 5,000 youth, young adults, and families every year in communities across King County, Pierce County, and various counties across WA. Through our programs we aim to strengthen young people’s ability to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies: reducing risk factors; navigating systems towards successful life transition; establishing stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center’s programs include homelessness prevention, housing, behavioral health, crisis response, foster care licensing, violence prevention, and employment. Since many of the young people we serve have been involved in the foster care, criminal justice, behavioral health, and/or homelessness systems, we truly value relatable lived experience of our staff and those applying for our positions as an asset.

What you'll get from working at The Y

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs 

Hiring Range: $24.50 – $27.50/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:30am-5pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. Need for occasional flexibility for mornings and evenings. 

Responsibilities

• Supervises participants in social and recreational experiences and provides respite to caregivers.
• Develops and facilitates life skills and coping skills for participants.
• Provides behavior management support for participants in home, school, and community settings.
• Supervises visitation with parents and/or siblings.
• Assists in developing participant’s strengths and interests and helps enroll in extra-curricular activities, i.e., obtain pass to YMCA, visit animal shelters, obtain library card, etc.
• Provide protective supervision for the child at all times, that is appropriate for the child-assessed level of supervision and is in accordance with the approved child specific service and supervision plan.
• Recognize stressful circumstances (such as poor sleep, hunger, illness, parental visits, or court dates) and make reasonable adjustments in expectations for the child.
• Prompt assessment of any ongoing or suspected medical condition allows adults to better understand what behaviors can reasonably be expected of a child.
• Provides direct participant support in emergent and crisis situations.
• Ensures participants are transported on-time and safely to/from all scheduled parent/sibling visitations, appointments and other activities. Service area is Snohomish, King, and Pierce County.
• Reports all critical incidents in accordance with YMCA Incident Reporting Policy & Procedures.
• Adheres to YMCA program rules and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Qualifications

• Meet one of the following requirements:
  • Have a high school diploma or GED and twenty-four (24) months of documented professional experience working with children and families.
  • Have an associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field, or two (2) years of completed coursework toward Bachelor’s degree and One (1) year documented experience directly working with children and families.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field and six (6) months of documented experience directly working with children and families and knowledge of child safety, behavior management training authorized by DCYF to include redirection, effective problem solving, excellent verbal and written communication, knowledge of basic child development and milestones and effective interpersonal communication.

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Have the skills and ability to work successfully and meet the special needs of participants in child welfare care.
• Be able to complete and pass a criminal background check.
• Intermediate proficiency with computers, basic Microsoft Office software and case management/client tracking software.
• Experience tracking and summarizing data into reports.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to details, timelines and follow-through.
• Current state approved first aid, CPR and HIV/AIDS training certification.*
• TB test by the Mantoux method. **
• Prior to hire all Behavioral Case Aide Support Specialist must be assessed by the Contractor to possess the following:
  • Knowledge of child safety;
  • Behavior management training authorized by DCYF to include redirection, physical intervention.
  • Effective problem solving;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication;
  • Knowledge of basic child development and milestones; and
  • Effective interpersonal communication.

*        Within 30 days of employment or first available training

**       Within 30 days of employment

Preferred Position Attributes and Skills

• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical activity, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Background in trauma-informed care and working with children with significant behavioral health challenges.

Authorized Driver Requirement

This role transports clients as an “authorized driver” for the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS) using an employer-provided as well as a personal vehicle. Driving duties for this role areRequired.*Driving roles aresafety-sensitive. To become an authorized driver, you must be 21+, havepossesseda driver's license for at least 3 years, and pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances (including marijuana) in addition to meeting the driving record standards below:

YGS Driving Record Standards

Within the last three (3) years: No more than two (2)vehicle relatedsuspension(s) and/or reinstatement(s). No more than two (2) moving violations and/or accidents. Moving violations include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Speeding
• Improper Lane Change
• Failure to Yield in Right-of-Way
• Failure to Obey Traffic Signal
• Failure to obey Traffic Sign

Within the last five (5) years: No Major Violations which include, but are not limited to, the following:

• DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI (Boating), Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test
• Driving with an open container of alcohol
• Reckless Driving
• Hit andRun– property damage only (Incidents involving injury fall under Permanent Disqualification)
• Racing
• Driving with a suspended/revoked license/insurance
• Speeding over 20 mph
• Fleeing and/or eluding police
• Any other felony driving conviction(s)

Driving records that result in Permanent disqualification from driving duties:

• More than 3 DUI, DWI, OUI, OWI, BUI, Administrative Per Se, or Refusing to Test forentiretyof driving history.
• More than 3 Driving with a suspended/revoked license
• Hit andRunresulting in bodily injury or death
• Manslaughter/felony death by motor vehicle

*Due to state-specific reporting requirements in our driver management system, we are not currently able to enroll California Driver's License holders as Authorized Drivers.

You'll be a Great Fit for the Seattle Y if You:

• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment
• Are very adaptable
• Have high ownership and strong work ethic
• Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet
• Truly enjoy being of service to people
• Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together
• Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all

Our Commitment 

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We are a drug & alcohol-free workplace; all job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.

If you need assistance of any kind with the application process, reach out to [email protected].

MISSION STATEMENT:

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

OUR VALUES:

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence