Case Aide - PT

Job Summary:
The Case Aide is responsible for assisting the Case Manager in youth supervision and with data entry into Southwest Key Programs and funding source database. He/she is also responsible for facilitating workshops or groups, as needed. The Case Aide must maintain a flexible work schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Essential Functions:

• Support Case Manager in delivery and coordination of skills-building programming, homework and tutorial assistance, and recreational activities for youth.
• Always provide direct supervision for youth.
• Promote and encourage positive interaction among youth participants.
• Enter data promptly in Southwest Key Programs’ and funding source’s database.
• Develop and maintain helping relationships with youth in program to encourage individual accountability.
• Complete all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Notify Case Worker or designee immediately in the event of a youth crisis, suspected illegal activity or any other youth or program incident.
• Participate in youths daily program activities to include but not limited to: group counseling, recreation and assist with transportation if necessary.
• Review case files to become familiar with youth history.
• Maintain all required trainings and certifications.

Other Functions:

• Provide youth advocacy in the areas of health, education, vocation, legal and family work.
• Provide crisis intervention and administer first aid when necessary.
• Ability to manage problematic behaviors and set limits.
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Provide youth transportation to and from program, as assigned.