Case Aide - Residential (Youth)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field
• 1+ years of experience working in residential services, behavioral health, or another related field
• Valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and car insurance
• Preferred but not required: Bilingual in Spanish/English

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work on a team and independently
• Knowledge of adolescent behavioral health
• Good verbal and written command of the English language
• Multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to effectively communicate with youth and families
• Ability to navigate challenging situations and remain professional
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends

Essential Job Functions:

Major highlights of the position requirements are noted below. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as required.

• Attend court and advocate for children in the absence of their assigned case managers.
• Escort and attend mental health and physical health appointments with youth.
• Communicate all results of mental and physical health appointments with appropriate CVCA team members.
• Schedule, escort youth to, and monitor family visit time.
• Provide court ordered supervision for visits as appropriate.
• Document all interaction with children as related to CVCA, county, and state policy.
• Report all critical incidents as required by CVCA policy.
• If bilingual, translate for children, families, and professionals on children’s behalf.
• Process admission paperwork. Create records of children at time of admission.
• Attend home visits and conduct home assessments as assigned.
• Prepare and maintain weekly family time/visit list.

Work Environment and Primary Work Locations:

• Flourtown campus
• Homes of children’s families
• Family court

Physical Considerations:

• Moderate physical exertion required
• Ability to participate in instructional and recreational activities with youth
• Must have the physical ability to use positive and safe crisis interventions and techniques in accordance with agency guidelines
• Ability to maintain composure in crisis situations with youth

Carson Valley Children's Aid is a subsidiary of Public Health Management Corporation

Job Type: Full-time

Salary:

$18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Flourtown, PA 19031: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Social services: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person