Case Aide / DSP (Youth Mentoring Services) - Sign-on Bonus up to $2500

Alliance Human Services, Inc. has an exciting Full-Time (40-hour) opportunity for experienced Direct Support Professionals/Mentors to join our not-for-profit, therapeutic foster care agency, located in both Danville, VA and Lynchburg, VA. We are looking for Direct Support Professionals/Mentors with a High School Diploma, Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) experience preferred (include DJJ experience on resume) in and around the Danville and Lynchburg communities. Work on some evenings and weekends maybe required based on the families’ schedules.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and can creatively solve problems, make clinically sound decisions, inspire confidence, and facilitate communication, this may be the job for you!

What does the workday include?

• Participate in the orientation, training, evaluation, and assessment of potential certified foster family home applicants.
• Participate in special events and projects sponsored or required by the foster family agency, as assigned.
• Work with the AHS Case Managers to ensure the safety of the child in placement and provide a supportive resource to Approved AHS Parents.
• Maintain general knowledge of child development, best practices in regard to childcare, behavior management, and the basic provisions of the Standards of Virginia.
• Provide assistance to the foster family agency in stabilizing placements and providing brief supportive services, as assigned.
• Assist Case Managers in conducting home visits and foster parent support meetings.
• Assist in foster parent training, planning, and development.
• Maintain knowledge of certified family / home standards and practices
• Provide mentoring services to foster youth in care.
• Maintain confidentiality, respect human rights, and practice universal precautions.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification on file.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma (Bachelor’s level preferred) with at least one year of experience in human services.

Must have current driver’s license, a safe, registered, working vehicle, and appropriate levels of insurance coverage. Criminal history must meet or exceed company standards at time of hire and be maintained at this level throughout employment.