Family and Visitation Support Worker

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Family Support Worker at Child & Family Services in Traverse City, MI, provides support to Foster Care Specialists, foster parents, natural parents, and children to help achieve treatment plan objectives. The role also facilitates supervised parenting time services for DHHS referrals and other referrals.

This position emphasizes collaboration, trauma-informed care, and working with diverse populations; a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and background checks are required, with

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Human Services related field is preferred but not required.
• Experience working with families and children preferred
• Valid driver's license required
• Background checks required
• Must have the ability to work with a diverse population, understand and interact well with children of all ages.

Responsibilities

• The Family Support Worker is responsible for providing support to the Foster Care Specialists, foster parents, natural parents, and children in achieving the treatment plan objectives of foster care cases.
• The Family Support Worker will facilitate supervised parenting time services for the contract requirements of parenting time referrals from DHHS as well as any other referral source.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Other Compensation $17.00 per hour
• Job Category child welfare, Social Work, Human Services
• Industry non-profit, Human Services, Social work
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Hourly Part Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

Description

The Family Support Worker is responsible for providing support to the Foster Care Specialists, foster parents, natural parents, and children in achieving the treatment plan objectives of foster care cases. The Family Support Worker will facilitate supervised parenting time services for the contract requirements of parenting time referrals from DHHS as well as any other referral source. Family Support Workers will not have responsibility for any of the following: case planning, selecting placements, foster home certification, conducting adoptive family evaluations, or supervisory placement of children in foster care.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in Human Services related field is preferred but not required.

Experience working with families and children preferred

Valid driver's license required

Background checks required

Must have the ability to work with a diverse population, understand and interact well with children of all ages.

CFS MISSION

Our Mission is to ensure the safety and well‑being of those we serve in times of crisis, challenge, and life transition.

CFS VISION

Create resilient, strengths‑based communities where people of all ages are safe, healthy, and thriving.

CFS CORE VALUES

We will serve our clients and each other with:

RESPECT – We will treat all of our stakeholders – clients, volunteers, staff, referral sources, and all members of our community – with compassion and dignity.

INNOVATION - We will respond to client and community needs with forward‑thinking, trauma‑informed, and evidence‑based best practices in education and programming.

SERVICE – We will serve by providing high‑quality, efficient, and versatile training and programs for the greatest benefit of all stakeholders in a clean, inviting environment.

EXCELLENCE – We will conduct ourselves with the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and fiscal responsibility.

STABILITY – We will consistently work together to maintain a stable organization to accomplish our mission.

SUSTAINABILITY - We are committed to environmental responsibility and protecting the world in which we and our stakeholders live.

Child & Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, clients, and stakeholders free from discrimination or harassment.