The Case Aide assists the Therapeutic and the Bilingual Case Managers in providing direct assistance for foster care program clients. This includes respite, behavior modeling, transportation to appointments, and preparation for adulthood. She/he will also perform various case management responsibilities, keep case records up to date and perform clerical duties as assigned within the office setting.
Education and Experience
1. Bachelor's Degree. Major in Social Work or a related field is preferred.
2. Experience working with adolescent youth is preferred.
3. Education or experience in cultural competency.
4. Bi-lingual Spanish and English
Knowledge, Skills and Ability
1. Knowledge of life skills education.
2. Knowledge of community resources.
3. Ability to relate to and communicate with youth and families.
4. Ability to perform clerical duties.
5. Occasional weekend and evening work required.
6. Must have own transportation available with necessary insurance.
7. Employees and volunteers who operate their own or Friends of Youth vehicles on Friends of Youth business must have a safe driving record as defined by Friends of Youth. Employees and volunteers who operate their own vehicle(s) on Friends of Youth business must carry auto liability insurance that complies with the requirements of Friends of Youth.
8. Knowledge of relevant COA standards and participation in a Performance and Quality Improvement process.
9. Must demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences and a commitment to the value of cultural competency.
For more information on job duties and how to apply, please visit our website at http://friendsofyouth.org/employment.aspx.
- Location: Renton
- Compensation: DOE
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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