At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help ur neighbors access quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime
ResponsibilitiesDuties Included but not limited to:
Reports Directly to Regional Administrative Manager for Foster Care Services. Functions as an active, co-participant with the Case Planning Team in providing services to Children and Families. The Case Aide supports the Case Planning team to promote and expediate permanency for our children and families.
Job Responsibilities
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to support and expediate the service delivery to our youth and families.
- Provide support services to Families including advocacy, information sharing and resource referrals such as parenting skills, community MH services, HRA assistance, escorting to appointments, etc.
- Conduct workshops for parents with focus on training them on the completion of housing applications, food stamp and health benefits applications, and other applications for services.
- Responsible to assist Case planning team with driving agency vehicles to transport clients (children and families) to hospitals, residential settings, medical appointments, shopping emergency admissions and emergency replacement of clients etc.
- Assist Case Planning Team with the delivery of concrete services and supervising visits where appropriate.
- Responsible for submitting Visitation Notes, Meeting Minutes and all necessary paperwork in a Timely Manner.
- Responsible for attending Case Conferences, PPC, Treatment Team Meetings and Trainings as needed to support the Case planning team.
- Research and develop a regional resource guide of community programs/resources to link families up for services post discharge from the agency.
The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
QualificationsHigh School or GED required; Associates degree in Human Services preferred
Other Requirements:
- Prior experience and demonstrated skills working with children and families
- Listening, engagement, and basic supportive counseling skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good organizational and writing skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
- Valid Driver's License required.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Prior experience working with children and families
- Listening, engagement, and basic supportive counseling skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good organizational and writing skills
- Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency
- Valid driver's license
- Associate degree in Human Services
What We Do
The New York Foundling is a nonprofit social-services organization that helps children, youth, adults, and families achieve safety, stability, strength, and independence. Its whole-person, whole-family programs span child welfare, developmental disabilities, education, behavioral and mental health, and juvenile and criminal justice services. Through direct support, advocacy, and evidence-based programs, it works to strengthen families and communities and help people reach their full potential.
