Case Aide - (PT) Gaylord (Crawford County & Surrounding Areas)

Position Overview Provides supervision of children and families during court ordered parenting time and sibling visitations. Oversees the children and family activities, and as necessary, transports children and families to and from court hearings and other appointments. Prepares logs and reports as necessary. Testifies in court as needed. Must adhere to the agency standards of conduct designed to assure adherence to the mission and values of the organization and to promote orderly and efficient operations. Essential Functions & Responsibilities Provides supervision of children and family during parenting time visits and sibling visitation. Completes required logs documenting activities, parenting skills and behaviors of children, parents and/or family displayed during parenting time and sibling visitations. Provides transportation to/ from visitation site, court hearings and other appointments as needed. Assist parents with appropriate redirection of children and respond to crisis situations as needed. May be required to testify in court. Will be required to work both traditional and non-traditional hours to meet the needs of our families. May be required to assist foster care and licensing workers with basic office tasks such as scanning, uploading, and filing documents. Will be provided training opportunities to encourage development and support professional growth. Responsible for teaching, modeling, practicing, supporting and articulating the agency's treatment philosophy. Performs other duties related to the essential duties of the position and within the individual's capabilities as assigned by one's supervisor. Education and/or

Experience:

HS/GED, no prior experience

Certification:

None Licenses Needed:

Valid driver's license w/approved driving record

Special Skills:

Ability to establish professional boundaries with children and families; ability to intervene in crisis situations; role model and teach appropriate parenting skills

Physical Effort:

Driving, lifting of children and car seats

Equipment Used:

Automobile, phone, computer

Work Environment:

Family homes, community, and office settings