Childrens Home of Jefferson
Job Description
Job Description Description:
Summary/Objective: Under the leadership of the Support Services Specialist, the Program Aide provides support to staff from the Foster Care Program. The Program Aide will assist Case Planners and Homefinders with their daily job responsibilities. The Program Aide will be available to all staff to complete designated tasks to include supervising visitation and transporting foster youth when necessary. Employee must be dependable and flexible as the schedule/hours may vary weekly dependent upon the needs of the program to include weekend and evening coverage.
Essential Functions: 1. Sorts and distributes mail. 2. Processes outgoing mail (ie: First Class, UPS, FedEx, etc). 3. Performs various clerical duties: typing, copying, filing, etc. 4. Ensures the office has ample supplies for staff to include printer paper, printer ink, etc. 5. Schedules vehicles for staff, as requested. 6. Takes meeting notes during staff meetings and distributes electronically to program staff. 7. Able to accommodate last minute requests to include supervising visits, completing transports and assisting Case Planners with miscellaneous tasks to meet the needs of the Foster Care Department. 8. Transports children and families as requested. 9. Supervises visitation as requested. 10. Enters dictation into Connections, as needed. 11. Attends meetings for Foster Care Case Planners, to include SPR’s, CSE meetings and case conferences, as requested, to meet the needs of the Department. 12. Conduct Foster Home Plant Inspections as requested. 13. Attends outside trainings, as requested or required. 14. Attends scheduled medication management and court appearances when requested. 15. Exhibits and practices sensitivity and understanding of culturally diverse populations. 16. Communicates clearly and logically both orally and in writing. 17. Possesses proficient time management and organizational skills. 18. Practices patience and understanding and is supportive of youth and families. 19. Able to establish a professional rapport with the youth and families to develop trust and help them to better understand their needs and goals. 20. Maintains professional boundaries at all times with clients and staff. 21. Work as a member of a cohesive team. 22. Required to have own vehicle and the ability to drive legally.
Work Environment: Works in a general office environment; some traveling involved. One must also be willing to work with families in community settings, such as restaurants, parks, store, etc., as well as in the family’s homes, as needed.
Physical Demands: Standing, walking, memory, concentration, sitting for long periods of time, hearing, carrying, speaking, writing, bending, pulling, problem solving, lifting, reaching, kneeling, running, seeing, reading, climbing, pushing, driving.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Full-Time- Hours are flexible to the needs of the program. Includes weekend and evening coverage.
Travel: Travel required.
Required Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree. Experience working in child welfare, preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work with culturally diverse families. Knowledge of strength-based approach to working with children and families. Experience working with children and families will be a plus. Valid Driver’s License required. State Central Registry Clearance and Criminal Background Check, required.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Valid NYS drivers license, CPR/First Aid Certification. Coached Visitation Certification, TCI and GPS/MAPP Certification, a plus. Additional training will be required following date of hire.
Requirements:
Job Description Description:
Summary/Objective: Under the leadership of the Support Services Specialist, the Program Aide provides support to staff from the Foster Care Program. The Program Aide will assist Case Planners and Homefinders with their daily job responsibilities. The Program Aide will be available to all staff to complete designated tasks to include supervising visitation and transporting foster youth when necessary. Employee must be dependable and flexible as the schedule/hours may vary weekly dependent upon the needs of the program to include weekend and evening coverage.
Essential Functions: 1. Sorts and distributes mail. 2. Processes outgoing mail (ie: First Class, UPS, FedEx, etc). 3. Performs various clerical duties: typing, copying, filing, etc. 4. Ensures the office has ample supplies for staff to include printer paper, printer ink, etc. 5. Schedules vehicles for staff, as requested. 6. Takes meeting notes during staff meetings and distributes electronically to program staff. 7. Able to accommodate last minute requests to include supervising visits, completing transports and assisting Case Planners with miscellaneous tasks to meet the needs of the Foster Care Department. 8. Transports children and families as requested. 9. Supervises visitation as requested. 10. Enters dictation into Connections, as needed. 11. Attends meetings for Foster Care Case Planners, to include SPR’s, CSE meetings and case conferences, as requested, to meet the needs of the Department. 12. Conduct Foster Home Plant Inspections as requested. 13. Attends outside trainings, as requested or required. 14. Attends scheduled medication management and court appearances when requested. 15. Exhibits and practices sensitivity and understanding of culturally diverse populations. 16. Communicates clearly and logically both orally and in writing. 17. Possesses proficient time management and organizational skills. 18. Practices patience and understanding and is supportive of youth and families. 19. Able to establish a professional rapport with the youth and families to develop trust and help them to better understand their needs and goals. 20. Maintains professional boundaries at all times with clients and staff. 21. Work as a member of a cohesive team. 22. Required to have own vehicle and the ability to drive legally.
Work Environment: Works in a general office environment; some traveling involved. One must also be willing to work with families in community settings, such as restaurants, parks, store, etc., as well as in the family’s homes, as needed.
Physical Demands: Standing, walking, memory, concentration, sitting for long periods of time, hearing, carrying, speaking, writing, bending, pulling, problem solving, lifting, reaching, kneeling, running, seeing, reading, climbing, pushing, driving.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Full-Time- Hours are flexible to the needs of the program. Includes weekend and evening coverage.
Travel: Travel required.
Required Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree. Experience working in child welfare, preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work with culturally diverse families. Knowledge of strength-based approach to working with children and families. Experience working with children and families will be a plus. Valid Driver’s License required. State Central Registry Clearance and Criminal Background Check, required.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Valid NYS drivers license, CPR/First Aid Certification. Coached Visitation Certification, TCI and GPS/MAPP Certification, a plus. Additional training will be required following date of hire.
Requirements: