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Full-time Community Connector / Foster Care Case Aide

at Special Kids Special Families in Colorado

SCOPE: This position is under the direct supervision of the Special Kids Special Families Child Placement Director and will assist with necessary agency & state paperwork and documentation completion & submission as needed. This position assists the agency professional staff in program support services and with transporting clients to meet agency transport needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Must be able to work independently in the community and facilitate community participation and activities.
- Demonstrated experience in behavioral training and ability to be assigned to working with participants with high behaviors exhibiting the following: aggression, property destruction, elopement, or self-injurious behaviors.
- Ability to implement established goals and treatment as determined in the participant’s individual plan, protocols, and behavior plan. Adhere to all person-centered planning while marinating confidentiality.
- Complete and maintain necessary paperwork, including medication logs, incident reports in a timely fashion and documenting their activities and goals.
- Respect and promote the rights of the client.
- Provide weekly activity calendar for participants in the program with activity destinations and anticipated mileage for approval by the Program Director.
- Attend and participate in service plan meetings and staff meetings and complete all required training, including medication training. Maintain training requirements to include behavior management and techniques.
- Provide for the transportation needs of the participants using company van or personal vehicle (prior approval needed for personal vehicle). Maintain vehicle maintenance and documentation as required by SKSF policies for transporting participants.
- Provide integrated supports to the client, including facilitating relationship building.
- Promote awareness of the abilities of the individuals with disabilities, while maintaining confidentiality.
- Document and immediately report any incidents of concern to the Program Director or Team Lead as designated.
- Assist Foster Care Home Supervisors with their cases as needed.
- Update contact lists as directed by Supervisor
- Oversight and maintenance and usage of assigned CPA vehicles. Schedule maintenance and maintains safety precautions in vehicle operation.
- Conduct health and safety inspections per licensing standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalency; prefer Associate’s Degree in child welfare or other human services field
- Must have behavioral training and/or have worked with high risk challenging behaviors
- CPR, First Aid, & Universal Precautions within 30 days of hire
- Current physical within last 2 years per State of CO rules & regulations
- Must be able to lift and carry children as needed – able to lift 50lbs
- Valid driver’s license, current vehicle insurance, and an acceptable driving record per SKSF standards
- Able to drive a vehicle safely while transporting passengers; use city maps to locate unknown destinations; establish rapport and provide safe and calm environment for children; assess possible concerns during visitations and problem solve as needed

SALARY - $20/HOUR
Benefits:
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance

Reference : Community Connector / Foster Care Case Aide jobs


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