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Job Summary

The Y is seeking a dedicated individual for the position of Behavioral Case Aide. You will provide support for participants and their families primarily in the YMCA Behavioral Rehabilitative Services (BRS) Program. Participants in the BRS program have been involved in the child welfare system and may be residing with foster parents, kinship caregivers/relatives, or their birth parent(s). The Behavioral Case Aide works closely with treatment team members providing clinical support to participants and families within the program.  Behavioral Case Aides also work to provide support to participants and families in school, home, and community environments.  Behavioral Case Aides may also work with participants in traditional foster care to provide visitation supervision.

What you'll get from working at The Y

• Individual membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO) 

Hiring Range: $22.00 -- 24.20/hr

Responsibilities

• Supervises participants in social and recreational experiences and provides respite to caregivers.
• Develops and facilitates life skills and coping skills curriculums for participants.
• Provides behavior management support for participants in home, school, and community settings.
• Supervises visitation with parents and/or siblings.
• Assists in developing participant's strengths and interests and helps enroll in extra-curricular activities, i.e., obtain pass to YMCA, visit animal shelters, obtain library card, etc.
• Works therapeutically with participants and their caregivers on service plan goals.
• Provides direct participant support in emergent and crisis situations.
• Ensures participants are transported on-time and safely to/from all scheduled parent/sibling visitations, appointments and other activities. Service area includes King County, south Snohomish County, and north Pierce County.
• Reports all critical incidents in accordance with YMCA Incident Reporting Policy & Procedures.
• Adheres to YMCA program rules and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age

High school diploma or high school equivalency course of study (GED/HSEC) with 2 years of directly relevant experience (professional or volunteer) working with children and youth in one of the following settings: daycare or family home setting as a nanny, day camp, school, sports, or child placing agency. OR Associate's degree and 1 year of directly relevant experience; OR Bachelor's degree and 6 months of directly relevant experience.

Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor Certification*

Have the skills and ability to work successfully and meet the special needs of participants in child welfare care.

Ability to transport self and participant(s) in a safe and effective manner, and to meet participants at their home or school. Access to working vehicle and proof of adequate vehicle insurance coverage is required. ($100,000/$300,000, 100,000 property damage).

Be able to complete and pass a criminal background check.

Intermediate proficiency with computers, basic Microsoft Office software and case management/client tracking software.

Experience tracking and summarizing data into reports.

Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to details, timelines and follow-through.

Current state approved first aid, CPR and HIV/AIDS training certific