The Baby Fold is a leader in trauma-informed practices, employing the most effective treatment plans in every facet of our work. We focus on the physical and emotional safety of our families first, build on their strengths, and then guide them with skill and compassion to be their best selves. Our expert staff create a personal plan for each family to address their current situation and lead them to independent success in the future.

The Case Assistant works with Child Welfare Specialists and Supervisors to provide supervision, transportation, advocacy and support for children and families served by The Baby Fold’s foster care programs.

BENEFITS : medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403B & ROTH retirement plan options, unique opportunities for high levels of professional training, meaningful work, collaborative team culture, paid vacation, sick, and personal time, 10.5 paid agency holidays.

PAY: $14 - $17.5 / hour, exempt, based on experience and education

WORK HOURS: Full-time, approximately 37.5 hours per week; schedule varies and includes evening and weekend hours

OFFICE LOCATION: 318 Susan Drive, Normal IL, 61761

A typical day as a Case Assistant includes job duties such as:

• Family-Based Services: Works with caseworkers to facilitate family visitation and other services for children and families in the foster care triad. Serves as an appropriate parental role model for family members during visits. Ensures safety and well-being of children through constant supervision. Provides child care for agency-sponsored support groups and training sessions. Provides support for the educational and recreational needs of clients, as needed.
• Transportation: Provides transportation for children and/or family members to family visits, approved activities, court and other appointments, as assigned.
• Recordkeeping: Completes family visiting records, case notes, and other required documentation
• Crisis Intervention: Ensures that children’s’ needs are met and children are protected in crisis situations by following appropriate procedures and notifying appropriate personnel in emergencies. May attend to sick children, seek medical treatment as needed, and provide supervision to children needing emergency care or physical examinations as appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field or equivalent experience strongly preferred. Previous work history with children strongly preferred.

Education

• High School or better

• Bachelors or better in Social Work

Skills

• Written communication
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries
• Cultural competence

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals