Foster Family Case Aide

US-GA-MACON

BrightSpring Health Services

Req #: 167683
Type: Full-Time
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BrightSpring Health Services

				Overview:

This position, under the supervision of the Case Manager assists foster children, foster parents, and families by providing support and crisis management both in-home and office settings.

Responsibilities:

*  Assist in providing client and foster parent support/crisis management

*  Facilitation of case-related activities on behalf of the agency

*  Prepare and process case service forms

*  Supportive counseling/referrals to needed services

*  Stay up-to-date on all required training: YSIS and ARC Model Training

*  Provide in-home services and support to youth and families 

*  Participate in the treatment and follow service plans for youth in care

*  Maintain proper documentation for all services delivered

*  Respond and provide on-call crisis support

*  Attend meetings surrounding youth in placement, including Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, Individualized Educational Planning (IEP) meetings, and on-going collaboration meetings with referral sources and community providers 

*  Work in collaboration with the education system

*  Complete court summaries and attend court hearings as needed

*  Collaborate with all systems and individuals serving youth, including legal guardian, juvenile probation office, appointed guardian ad litem, mental health provider and school officials

*  Engage biological families in treatment and service delivery, when appropriate, to support reunification efforts

*  Maintain professional boundaries, conduct and confidentiality and other governmental laws and regulations, agency policy and licensure ethics

*  Ensure the safety and well-being of all youth in care by observing for signs of abuse and/or neglect

*  Provide services that respect each family and youth's cultural background, heritage and identity

Qualifications:

*  High school diploma or GED

*  Must be 21 years old 

*  Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.

*  Minimum two years of experience working in youth services with children and families.
			
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