Foster Care Case Aide

Who is Wellspring?

Hello!

Because you navigated to this page, we know you are interested in becoming a Foster Care Case Aide with Wellspring. Can we just say how excited we are that you are here? It means so much to us that something about the Wellspring family stood out to you.

Wellspring Lutheran Services purposefully takes a whole-person approach to our organization and delivery of our services. We are convinced that we must find the strengths in people and build on these for any lasting change to occur.

We hope you can find the answers to your questions by reading some of the information below.

About You:

Are you wondering whether this would be a good fit for you? Here are a few questions you should ask yourself as you continue your search:

• Do I consider myself a patient person? What does it look like when I get overwhelmed?
• Do I respect ALL people — even on MY hard days? (We all have them; it’s ok!
• Do I like working with a team of people who are all committed to the same goal?

What you'll be doing:

• Schedule visitations and coordinate transportation for visitations, and other required appointments.
• Monitor, supervise, and coach parents during parenting times.
• Make periodic home visits to families to support and monitor. Follow through with case plan.
• Provide documentation of all interactions with clients on paper and/or in computer databases.
• Communicate verbally, and in writing when necessary, concerns and/or significant observations regarding clients.
• Provide child care for children while parents/foster parents attend parenting classes, support groups, and other required appointments.
• Assist case managers or licensors with other administrative tasks, e.g. copying, filing, recruitment events, and other tasks as requested.
• Assist in keeping paper and computer file data current, accurate, and in compliance.
• Ensure visitation rooms are kept clean, organized, and toys are disinfected periodically.

What'll You Bring:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Experience working with children and families

Wellspring Lutheran Services, Children & Families, Family Services, Family Support, Foster Care, Human Services, In-Home, Parenting Support, Social Work Assisting

Full Job Description available during the interview.