Case Aide (Orr) Jobs

HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) Nuevo Camino program is dedicated to providing 38 unaccompanied minors, ages 5-12, with a supportive, nurturing environment through transitional foster homes, daily education Monday - Friday, and supportive wrap-around services in the East Brooklyn section of New York City. Our program is rooted in ensuring that service delivery is trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and tailored to the needs of each child while maintaining all program requirements of ORR.
Responsibilities

• Transport youth to appointments and unifications as needed.
• Administer case notes and documentation in a timely manner based on guidelines and procedures set forth.
• Be engaged in supporting the team and provide suggestions that will strengthen the program;
• Assist Caseworker with essential paperwork and documentation.
• Attend internal and external training and apply newly gained knowledge in providing services.
• Coordinate office, in-home, and/or offsite meetings with foster parents and unaccompanied children on a regular basis according to ORR and state licensing requirements.
• Translate both written and verbal communication for program clientele and staff.
• Attend home visits with the case manager as needed.
• Maintain contact with clients and foster families during a Caseworker’s absence to ensure coverage of all program cases.
• Accompany youth to immigration hearings or procedures, as requested.
• Assist Case Managers with providing ongoing education and support services to foster parents.
• Schedule and prioritize work duties in partnership with the supervisor and other team members and in adherence to ORR, state licensing, and internal deadlines.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings with the supervisor and/or team to consult on cases, review case plans and direction, and evaluate client participation and progress.
• Assist Case Managers in maintaining client contact for case follow-up or intervention, as requested.
• Provide timely, professional, and responsive communication with the team and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information on children in care in accordance with ORR and internal documentation standards and reporting requirements.
• Provide case management support and coordinate community referrals.
• Maintain effective communication with community agencies or individuals involved in service provision.