Foster Care Case Aide

Job overview

The Foster Care Case Aide role is onsite in Forest Hills, NY. Compensation is $42,000–$48,500 per year. Forestdale is a New York City child welfare agency serving families in Brooklyn and Queens and works to help children and families thrive and live independently. The aide supports children and families in the foster care program through safety monitoring, service connections, appointment support, home visits, and case documentation. The role also provides administrative assistance to the program and agency offices.

What you'll do

• Support the safety and well-being of children in foster care
• request vital records
• connect clients with community resources
• assist with reception and administrative tasks
• drive children to school and appointments
• accompany clients and advocate with providers
• maintain provider contact
• complete requested home visits
• monitor Family Time
• assist with applications for concrete services
• document case notes in Connections.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

foster care case aide

child welfare

foster care

family services

case documentation

client advocacy

home visits

forest hills ny

forestdale

$42,000–$48,500/year

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Four weeks’ vacation
• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with 7% employer contribution and 2% match
• tax-deferred health care, dependent care, and commuter plans
• flexible schedule
• educational scholarships.

Why this role

A bachelor’s degree in social work or human services is required. Spanish bilingual ability is strongly preferred. The role requires a New York State driver’s license and ability to travel in the New York City region.

About the employer

FORESTDALE INC. is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.