Foster Care Specialist
Company: Catholic Charities West Michigan
Location: Benton Harbor
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Summary:The Foster Care Specialist position is
responsible for working within the child welfare arena to find
permanency for children residing in foster care. This person will
work with children, caregivers, birth parents, the Courts, and
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to collaborate and
create a permanency goal most appropriate for each child.Are you
passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and
make a difference in their lives?If you've got what it takes to
support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through
innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the
community, then we've got the right opportunity for you.About
Catholic Charities West MichiganCatholic Charities West Michigan
(CCWM) is a community-based agency providing programs in Western
Michigan and offering a variety of services in family preservation,
behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach.CCWM is
committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment
whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and
fairness.CCWM encourages persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths
to apply for employment.Essentials Duties and
Responsibilities:Serves a caseload of foster children, their birth
families, and their licensed or unlicensed caregivers across
Michigan.Provides or refers the children and their birth families
to services based on a structured assessment of the children and
their birth family.Maintains regular contacts.Coordinates services
with staff and families.Participates in on-call placements and
emergency services.Drives and transports as needed.Other Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of the Michigan courts or possesses
the ability to successfully interact with court personnel and
appointed attorneys.Ability to utilize the DHHS computer systems
and other computer systems required by contract.Knowledge and
ability of strong conflict resolution skills and ability to work
with difficult individuals.Knowledge and ability of strong
engagement skills, coping skills and patience for difficult
situations.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in
writing.Ability to relate to diverse populations and cultures while
communicating with clients and the public in a courteous and
effective manner.Ability to work independently and exercise good
judgment.Recommended Employment Qualifications:Salary Range:
$40,192 - $42,940 annuallyEducation:A Bachelor's Degree in social
Work, sociology, psychology or a human service related area as
specified by MSA and BCAL rules.Experience:A minimum of three years
of related experience in human services is required. Child Welfare
experience preferred.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:none
required.Supervisory Responsibilities:This position does not have
supervisory responsibilities.Our MissionIn the spirit of our
Catholic tradition, we lead our diverse communities with hope and
compassion by offering innovative, collaborative programs. Through
our team of highly trained employees, dedicated volunteers and
generous community, we deliver the highest quality social
services.Our VisionFollowing in the footsteps of Christ, we are the
leaders in empowering people to achieve their God given potential
by providing help and creating hope.Our
ValuesCompassionCollaborationComplianceService to All
PeopleSanctity of All LifeCCWM is an equal opportunity employer,
subject to all federal and state laws as applicable to a religious
Agency.
Keywords: Catholic Charities West Michigan, South Bend , Foster Care Specialist, Other , Benton Harbor, Indiana
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