Foster Family Case Aide

ResCare Community Living

This position, under the supervision of the Case Manager assists foster children, foster parents, and families by providing support and crisis management both in-home and office settings.

• Assist in providing client and foster parent support/crisis management
• Facilitation of case-related activities on behalf of the agency
• Prepare and process case service forms
• Supportive counseling/referrals to needed services
• Stay up-to-date on all required training: YSIS and ARC Model Training
• Provide in-home services and support to youth and families
• Participate in the treatment and follow service plans for youth in care
• Maintain proper documentation for all services delivered
• Respond and provide on-call crisis support
• Attend meetings surrounding youth in placement, including Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, Individualized Educational Planning (IEP) meetings, and on-going collaboration meetings with referral sources and community providers
• Work in collaboration with the education system
• Complete court summaries and attend court hearings as needed
• Collaborate with all systems and individuals serving youth, including legal guardian, juvenile probation office, appointed guardian ad litem, mental health provider and school officials
• Engage biological families in treatment and service delivery, when appropriate, to support reunification efforts
• Maintain professional boundaries, conduct and confidentiality and other governmental laws and regulations, agency policy and licensure ethics
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all youth in care by observing for signs of abuse and/or neglect
• Provide services that respect each family and youth’s cultural background, heritage and identity

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 21 years old
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Minimum two years of experience working in youth services with children and families.

ResCare Community Living, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, has five decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability. We provide a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including: community living, adult host homes for adults regardless of disability, behavioral/mental health support, in-home pharmacy solutions, telecare and remote support, supported employment and training programs, and day programs. For more information, please visit www.rescarecommunityliving.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
 

USD $15.00 / Hour