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Wedgwood Christian Services · 2 months ago

Case Aide (FT)

Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Wedgwood Christian Services is a local West Michigan agency dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by children and families through various support services. The Case Aide role involves assisting the case management team with client support, transportation, and administrative tasks to ensure effective service delivery.

CommunitiesHealth CareNursing and Residential Care

Responsibilities

Provide transportation to clients (and participate as needed) to any appointments, legal appointments, hearings, other social agencies, etc

Assist with intake and discharge related transportation to include travel from state-to-state for reunification with a sponsor

Assist the case management team with administrative tasks, including documentation and filing responsibilities

Participate in schedule clinical consultation and other team meetings to conceptualize cases and promote program development

Provide case management coverage as needed, with supervision from the program director and/or case manager

Ensure professional boundaries are established and maintained, especially when interacting with youth

Maintain an adequate knowledge of trauma and attend continuous training in the Sanctuary Model of Care to ensure compliance with trauma-informed environment

Respect others and understand their needs and feelings, regardless of race, social, ethnic, and religious background; have an attitude and aptitude for providing nurturance, being patient, and accepting others

Regular participation in supervision meetings and team meetings for the sharing of ideas, feedback and department planning. Seek and solicit feedback. Provide feedback to the Supervisor for staff evaluations

Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employee’s roles and functions

Observe professional confidentiality at all times: protect the rights of residents and their families and abide within the guidelines of the agency Confidentiality Policy

Complete other duties as assigned

Qualification

Psychology certificationAdolescentsSpanish speakingComputer skillsCommunication skillsCustomer serviceAttention to detailReliabilityTeam collaboration

Required

English speaking required

Must be 21 years of age

A high school diploma or equivalent is required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently, self-motivated, with strong attention to detail

Must be reliable with time sensitive deadlines and tasks

Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions

Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service

Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a reliable vehicle with adequate insurance coverage

Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose, and objectives of the agency

Preferred

Spanish speaking preferred

Additional education and/or certification in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or a related field preferred

Prior experience working with adolescents with emotional/behavioral disorders, trauma histories preferred

Benefits

403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Medical plans with great coverage options

Free supplemental virtual PCP care with medical plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Dental and vision plans

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program

Competitive paid time off

Direct deposit

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF

Paid Holidays

We also offer a variety of employer paid benefits for full time staff

Short term disability

Long term disability

Life insurance up to 2x your annual salary

No-cost, employer paid training and re-certification provided to staff

Wedgwood is proud to offer a full gymnasium with an attached 24hr wellness center that houses a wide variety of workout equipment. Wedgwood is happy to provide this space to our staff at no cost.

Through community partnerships, Wedgwood employees and in some cases family members, are eligible for application and tuition fee discounts for several local colleges and universities.