Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Title: FC Visitation Aide
Location: Belleville/Metro Detroit
Reports To: Foster Care Supervisor
FLSA Status: Full time Non-Exempt
Job purpose
The FC Visitation Aide is responsible for assisting Foster Care and Adoption staff in fulfilling the goals of the programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Assists with monitoring birth and family visits at the agency or in the community.
- Assists with transporting consumers.
- Assists with documentation, record keeping and filing for the foster care department.
- Assist with intake process for new clients in the Foster Care and Adoption Programs.
- Attend weekly staff meetings, case review meetings, general staff meetings and conferences for professional development.
- Assist the casework staff in provision of services to clients.
- Participate in outreach and recruitment efforts.
- Represent the agency in a positive manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Skills and Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s Degree or special training a plus.
- Experience working in an environment that cares for others.
- Demonstrated capacity to succeed in a learning environment.
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule that allows for support to consumers during non-typical business hours.
- Use of personal vehicle as needed with mileage reimbursement.
- Understanding of working with children who have experienced trauma
- Commitment to the goals and philosophy of the organization including cultural competency objectives.
- Reliable transportation and maintain good driving record.
- Must be highly motivated and flexible
- Must display sophisticated writing and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently or with a team.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Working conditions
- This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Must hold a valid drivers license
- May be required to work nights and Weekends and have a flexible schedule.
- This position requires travel; Must have reliable transportation and maintain a good driving record.
Physical requirements
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and extensive reading.
- Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
- Positions in this class typically require fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
- May be exposed to hazardous materials found in a home or general office environment.
- Use of household cleaning products and disinfectants may be required.
Direct reports
This role has no supervisory responsibilities