Samaritas

Foster Care Case Aides - Contingent Hours Available

Samaritas  •  $15/hr  •  Detroit, MI (Onsite)  •  15 days ago
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FOSTER CARE CASE AIDES - CONTINGENT (mostly) AFTERNOONS & EVENINGSDo you have one year of experience working in a child welfare or a related service setting? We have opportunities for Foster Care Case Aides to join our Detroit office, providing support services to children and families involved in the Michigan Foster Care System.Automobile travel is required: a valid, un-restricted driver's license with a good driving record and valid proof of automobile insurance in your name are also required for this people-centric role. You will supervise children during their appointments, either at their home, one of our offices or other appropriate sites, observing and documenting the child, foster parents and birth parents according to policy; report observations to social worker.

Welcome to Samaritas Nation!

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.

APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!

  

This position has a pay rate of $15.00 per hour and includes mileage reimbursement.

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Assists in providing non-professional auxiliary services for children and families under the direction of foster care supervision. Transports clients to organization scheduled activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide auxiliary services related to center's foster care program in accordance with center, division, organization, and contract requirements.
  • Provide transportation for foster children to and from medical appointments or family visits, during placement or replacement, and with social worker to clinics, other services, etc.
  • Supervise children during appointments either at home, office or at other appropriate sites.
  • Maintain familiarity with organizational services provided and local human service organizations to accurately inform and refer persons requesting service and information.
  • Observe and document the child, foster parents and birth parents according to policy; report observations to social worker with case responsibility.
  • Obtain reports (e.g., court reports, school reports, birth records, etc.), and resource information from other organizations on behalf of social worker, as assigned by supervisor.
  • Maintain familiarity with and keep a resource file of procedures and operations for various medical and/or educational facilities in the community which provide services for children and families.

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    Job Qualifications

    Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

    • Associate's degree in human services or related field preferred.

    Experience

    • One year experience working in a child welfare or related service setting preferred.

    Additional Work Requirements

    • Automobile travel required.
    • Valid unrestricted driver's license with good driving record. Valid proof of automobile insurance.

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    Samaritas

    About Samaritas

    For almost 90 years, Samaritas has served others as an expression of the love of Christ with programs to help Michigan’s disadvantaged families, and individuals thrive. Samaritas is the state’s largest foster care and adoption organization, with a full suite of family preservation programs and options like Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services to keep families together.

    We are one of the largest providers of refugee services, resettling families from all over the world. We provide senior care and living communities with a full continuum of services, including independent and assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing options within a faith-based family community. Samaritas is all about home, offering housing solutions for adults with developmental disabilities, homeless families, and affordable living communities for those who qualify for HUD housing.

    Industry
    Nonprofit & NGOs
    Company Size
    501-1,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Detroit, Michigan
    Year Founded
    1934
    Website
    samaritas.org
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