What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Aide position at Children's Home Society of WV, Inc.?
Children's Home Society of WV is seeking a full-time Family Aide at our Summersville site.
Position Goal: To provide aide level services, such as supervised visitation and transportation, to children and families served in our foster care program.
What you will be doing:
- Supervise visitations between the child and his/her biological family, as needed.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with the child's biological family through honest interactions and active listening. Provide encouragement and support through positive role modeling.
- Help biological parents become involved in activities with their children while modeling positive and appropriate parent/child interactions.
- Educate biological parents about the stages and processes of child development. Teach appropriate and consistent child management techniques.
- Provide meaningful observations, both oral and written, of children and their families and provide appropriate, accurate, and timely recommendations.
- Complete thorough and accurate documentation. Meet required deadlines.
- Provide transportation to family visits, appointments, etc., as needed.
- Assist with miscellaneous office duties, such as filing, inventorying office supplies, picking up and distributing mail, preparing foster parent reimbursement payments, and other related tasks.
- Attend staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and trainings as requested and offered.
- Commit to permanency for every child.
What you will bring to the table:
- Passion and determination.
- Ability to be creative and open-minded.
- Positive attitude and team-oriented spirit.
- Willingness to pursue growth and learning.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to multitask.
- Desire to make a positive impact on the life of a child.
What you will need:
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
- Demonstrated ability to work with children, youth and families.
- Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage.
- Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
- Flexibility to work irregular hours, including some evenings and weekends.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
Children's Home Society of WW is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23,780.00 - $27,480.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23,780 - $27,480
