Child Welfare Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for caring people that will go the extra mile for our families that need to have supervised visitation along with our Foster Care Case Managers to help regain parental rights. Family Service & Children’s Aid is looking to hire an individual who:

• Enjoy laughing and has a good sense of humor (potlucks too!)
• Is dedicated to improving the lives of children in foster care and families.
• Wants to work for a flexible and work-life balanced agency.
• Enjoys taking vacations and wants generous paid time off (self-care)
• Values individual supervision
• Enjoys a team approach but has the ability to be independent.
• Wants to have teammates to bounce ideas off of and be able to unwind with after a tough case.
• An Agency that adheres to the highest standards
• Come join our team and be part of a work family that works hard but also knows how to have fun and prioritizes family first.

The Child Welfare Administrative Assistant will help transport clients as assigned by Foster Care Supervisor. Supervisor/monitor all visits between foster children and birth families. Maintain all documentation for case records and complete all DHS and FSCA required documentation in a timely manner. Complies with the administrative and service requirements of DHS and FSCA for the Children’s Service programs. Explains and/or presents that agency’s programs, goals, and philosophies in the community as requested. Assists in program evaluation and research. Attends training required by FSCA/DHS and utilizes additional opportunities for development. This position functions as administrative assistant to ensure the day-to-day operation of assigned programs, and support the work of management and staff.

FSCA offers one of the best employee benefit packages in our local community, including the following:

• BCN Health insurance
• Dental/vision insurance
• 403 B (agency contributes when able)
• Life insurance (agency pays for certain plan and employee can increase if would like for small fee)
• Short term disability
• Generous paid time off (4-6 weeks depending on years of service)
• 13 paid holidays
• 3 employee events throughout the year that are on company paid time (get paid to have fun!)

Qualifications for position are as follows:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Willingness to work flexible schedule including some evenings and some weekends.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile liability insurance. With state mandated liability insurance coverage.
• Ability to lift pounds.
• Knowledge of child development
• Cultural sensitivity