FC Visitation Aide in Belleville, Michigan at Guiding Harbor

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.

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