FOSTER CARE CASE AIDE - ANN ARBOR / WASHTENAW COUNTY AREA - FULL TIME

Do you have experience working in a child welfare or a related service setting? We have a full-time opportunity for a Foster Care Case Aide, working directly with children and families. 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 transport and supervise children with their families during their visitation, either at their home, our offices or other appropriate sites in the community, observing and documenting those observations according to policy; you will connect with and report observations to social workers. Consider this rewarding opportunity!

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.  

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Some of the benefits you may receive are:  

            Full Time/Part Time

• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee) 
• Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
• Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133% 
• Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals 
• Earned Sick Time
• Awesome Employee Discounts
• UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
• Plus, many more benefits 

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

1. Provide auxiliary services related to center's foster care program in accordance with center, division, organization, and contract requirements.
2. 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.
3. Supervise children during appointments either at home, office or at other appropriate sites.
4. Maintain familiarity with organizational services provided and local human service organizations to accurately inform and refer persons requesting service and information.
5. Observe and document the child, foster parents and birth parents according to policy; report observations to social worker with case responsibility.
6. 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.
7. 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.

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.