Foster Care Case Aide

I. JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of a Foster Care Behavioral Aide is to assist the foster care department in serving children, families, and foster families as well as provide support and respite services to children, families, and foster families in the Treatment Foster Care Program.

II. DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists with monitoring birth and family visits at the agency or in the community.

• Assists with transporting consumers.

• Assist foster care staff with emergency situations that may require providing services during evening and weekend hours.

• Has the capacity to implement treatments plans, goals, and behavioral interventions that are established by the treatment team.

• Provides respite care to treatment foster youth.

• Attends team meetings.

• Provides at least weekly contact with the foster parent to provide regular support and assistance.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

III. BASIC COMPETENCIES

Education and Experience:

• Possess a minimum of a high school diploma, although an associate or higher is preferred.

• Have the capacity to implement treatment plans, goals and behavioral interventions as established by the TFC treatment team.

• Have a valid State of Michigan driver’s license and have a reliable insured vehicle available to provide transportation as necessary.

• Have a flexible work schedule that allows for the provision of TFC behavioral support services during non-typical business hours.

• Complete 30 hours of treatment foster care pre-service training and 24 hours of annual training.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Knowledge of behavior patterns of youth and methods of modifying behavior.
• Understanding group dynamics and sensitivity to individual members of the group.

Skills and Abilities Needed:

• Effectively engage children and adults

• Manage time and multiple priorities; meet deadlines.

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, foster parents, adoptive families, and the public.

• Exercise professional judgment in making decisions.

• Appropriately handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.

• Attend training and maintain necessary certifications and licenses.

• Demonstrate commitment to the social sector with a passion for MCHS’s mission and vision.

• Maintain a Michigan driver’s license and driving record that allows the operation of an agency or personal vehicle for agency business or to transport clients as needed.

IV. JOB SETTING

The work environment described here is representative of that which an employee will typically encounter during a normal shift. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

V. OTHER INFORMATION

MCHS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as established by law. This policy extends to all policies and procedures related to the recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Furthermore, this description is a summary of the responsibilities, duties, skills, experience, abilities, and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be changed at any time at the discretion of the CEO. Employment is still considered at-will in which MCHS or the employee may with or without notice, with or without reason terminate employment. MCHS reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.