Child Welfare Case Aide

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB

To assist county service coordinators in their direct service with children and their families. To transport children and their parents to scheduled appointments, often to services identified on the Family Service Plan. To transport, observe, and escort clients to medical and therapy appointments, court hearings, parent/child visitations, etc. To provide basic information and contact clients who fail to keep appointments. To assist clients and/or families with everyday activities of living, home maintenance and care.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Directly supervised by the CYFS and PIC Program Directors on a rotating schedule through regularly scheduled meetings, assignment of work and review of work being performed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB

1. Transports parents to visit their children who are in placement at the facility or designated site that is often a distance from agency.

2. Transports children in placement to visit parents.

3. Transports children/families to medical, dental, therapy, and any other necessary appointment.

4. Serves as an assistant to service coordinators in relieving them of routine tasks as directed by a supervisor.

5. Assists with information gathering for case management staff to determine the need for a variety of social services.

6. Schedule or accompany the service coordinator on home visits.

7. Provides minimal instruction on household management skills to clients, e.g., childproofing home (infant safety practices), cleaning, organization, pest control, etc.

8. Participates in Child Safety Car Seat Training and maintains certification.

9. Instructs agency staff, parents, and foster parents on the correct installation and use of child safety car seats.

10. Provides information on the agency’s “Infant Safe Sleep Program.”

11. Delivers documents/items to attorneys, agencies, and other service providers.

12. Documents family and collateral contacts in CAPS.

13. Keeps service coordinators and supervisors informed of family’s participation. Immediately informs service coordinators or supervisor of any emergency, crisis situation, or any observations or assessments with the family.

14. Attends court hearings as needed. May occasionally provide testimony in court as required.

15. Participates in staff meetings and supervision as necessary, but no less than bi-weekly.

16. Acts as a mandated reporter at all times.

OTHER DUTIES OF JOB

1. Attends meetings, trainings and seminars as required.

2. Observes visits between parents and children and provide instruction or guidance as needed.

3. Participates in mandatory training (20 hours per year).

4. Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Must be able to speak and understand the English language in an understandable manner in order to carry out essential job duties.

2. Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills.

3. Must possess ability to function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with clients, co-workers and others.

4. Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to client information and records.

5. Must possess technical knowledge regarding basic computer usage and ability to operate office equipment.

6. Must possess knowledge of general office practices and procedures.

7. Must possess some knowledge of community resources, human service agencies and ability to deal effectively with same.

8. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, foster parents, provider agencies, community service agencies, and the public.

9. Must possess the ability to engage unwilling individuals to participate with services necessary to eliminate issues within the family.

10. Must possess flexibility to be able to assist with a variety of programs and duties as needed.

11. Must maintain a safe driving record with no suspensions within the last year.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED and a valid PA driver’s license are required. This position also requires two years of work experience that includes general office skills and basic computer knowledge as well as public contact work related to the human services field, to include at least 1 year in home service provision or site-based social service delivery.

Clearances:

· Must work in conjunction with employer to apply for Act 34 PA State Police Criminal History, Act 151 PA Child Abuse and FBI clearances prior to employment. Clearances currently possessed that are less than 4 years old will be accepted until new clearances are available. All clearances must reflect acceptable results.

• Must not appear on Preclusion Lists as defined by “Pennsylvania’s Medical Assistance Bulletin 99-11-05 Provider Screening of Employees and Contractors for Exclusion from Participating in Federal Healthcare Programs.”
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug screening.

HOW TO APPLY

All interested, qualified county employees should contact Human Resources at 814-432-9758. Qualified applicants must pass an interview.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: 12/16/2024

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

**DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.06 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12