ADOPTION/KINGAP CASE AIDE (Full-Time)
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Post Internal Days 0 Category Family Foster Care DescriptionEFFC & SFFC Program Description Catholic Guardian Services' Enhanced Family Foster Care (EFFC) and Specialized Family Foster Care Programs (SFFC) provide family permanency services to children and families served within the program. Our program teams are interdisciplinary and are composed of Case Planners, Social Work Supervisors, Directors of Socio Services, Parent Advocates, Case Aides and Socio-Therapists. Additionally, our middle school, high school and college students receive academic, employment readiness and housing support from our Journey Program (Fair Futures). Our work includes the implementation of evidence-based models to address trauma, mental health and other challenges faced by children and families. We successfully provide wrap-around services and support during and after foster care placement by having direct access to Catholic Guardian Services' portfolio of social services and behavioral health programs. These programs include children's health home care management services, evidence-based preventive services programs, outpatient mental health services, career development and job readiness services for adolescent. Our Enhanced and Specialized Family Foster Care Teams closely collaborate with these programs to ensure ongoing support to our children and families. POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Adoption/KinGap Case Aide is responsible for ensuring the permanency of assigned Adoption and KinGap related cases. The Case Aide works directly with pre-adoptive foster families, kinship foster families, case planning staff, ACS and the courts to coordinate and expedite permanency via adoption and KinGap finalizations. The Adoption/KinGap Case Aide is responsible for representing Catholic Guardian Services in a professional and responsible manner at all times MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Provides exceptional customer service to pre-adoptive and kinship foster parents by assisting them to gather and complete needed adoption and KinGap documentation leading. ? Responsible for the facilitation and completion of the KinGap packets including, the application, expense agreement, affidavit of relations, and supporting documentation. ? Collaborates with the agency's adoption subsidy point person and the Special/Exceptional Rate Liaison. ? Ensures that necessary paperwork required to finalize the Adoption and/or KinGap is obtained. ? Works directly with Case Planning staff and liaises directly with ACS KinGap Unit to troubleshoot any existing barriers to finalization. ? Educates foster families and staff (through trainings/ in-services, meetings, etc.) on the nuances of Adoption and KinGap forms. ? Secures Remand and Permanency Hearing Orders for all children placed in kinship foster homes. Electronically stores the orders for future use in the processing of KinGap applications. ? Prepares reports for assigned case planning team updating them on the status of adoption and KinGap documents. ? Documents all case activities in CONNECTIONS. ? As needed, participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings (ITM), Family Team Conferences (FTCs), court hearings as required by family court, and other meetings as needed/required. ? Attend weekly Freed Child/KinGap telephone conferences. ? Attends and completes in-person and virtual trainings facilitated by the agency, ACS, and other outside organizations. ? Is prepared and actively participates in individual and group supervision sessions. ? Performs all other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES: High School or Associate's Degree Fluency in English and Spanish preferred Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality Ability to manage time effectively, multi-task and determine priorities High degree of organization and attention to detail; resourceful/solution-focused Experience and facility with Microsoft Office Applications ? Ability to work flexible hours as needed, including occasional weekends ? Able to travel extensively to all NYC boroughs ? Able to uphold the mission and values of the agency Position RequirementsFull-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary $36,000-$38,000 Benefits CGS offers 15 plus paid holidays, generous PTO, medical, dental and vision benefits, Retirement Benefits, job development, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance. Work Location New York Division Family Foster Care 1780 About the Organization It is our vocation to serve those in need, to aid those who desire help, and to guide those who seek better lives. Through supportive interventions, we provide help, create hope and preserve dignity. We provide help by offering an array of services for underserved families and individuals with special needs. All that we do is delivered with care, compassion, and respect, to address fundamental challenges, improve well-being and increase self-sufficiency. We create hope by strengthening and empowering families and individuals in need. By providing shelter, care, treatment, rehabilitation, counseling, training, and connection to high quality allied services, we produce holistic solutions that enhance each person's physical, mental and social well-being, as well as their positive connections to family and community. We preserve dignity with a faith-based commitment to recognizing the value of each person we serve, regardless of race, religion, creed, or life circumstances. EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed servicemember status. This does not include pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation - all of which are on the website. CGS does not tolerate discrimination in any employment opportunities or practices, based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity. This position is currently accepting applications.