Foster Care Case Manager

Arbor Circle; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

11 paid holidays

Equity and inclusion focus

Supportive culture

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Arbor Circle seeks a Foster Care Case Manager to support child and family centered care, with responsibilities including assessment, safety planning, goal setting, and case coordination across Muskegon and Ottawa Counties in Michigan.

The ideal candidate will hold a BSW or related bachelor’s degree aligned with Michigan Child Welfare Standards, with prior experience serving children and families and a commitment to trauma-informed, equity-minded practice.

Qualifications

• BSW or related Bachelor's degree per Michigan Child Welfare Standards.
• Experience with children and families.
• Community-based work experience.
• Knowledge of Muskegon and Ottawa Counties.
• Clean driving record and auto insurance.
• Foster care/child welfare experience, CWTI training preferred.
• Michigan Child Welfare Certificate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality child and family centered care.
• Conduct assessment, safety planning and goal setting.
• Coordinate case management across home, court and community.
• Support trauma-informed, equity-minded practice.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Community-based work

Education

BSW or related Bachelor's degree per Michigan Child Welfare Standards

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Michigan Child Welfare Certificate (plus)

Job description

Provide quality child and family centered care that facilitate the healthy development of children and family stability. Services are delivered in the home, court and community and include assessment, safety and goal planning, case management and coordination. Positive outcomes are achieved through purposeful and respectful relationships rooted in trauma informed care, hope and evidence-based research.

We support our employees with a robust benefits package, quality supervision, flexible scheduling, a vibrant work culture, ongoing training opportunities, and avenues for career growth. Ideal candidates will bring a willingness to explore bias, equity issues, successes, and challenges with empathy and curiosity, crucial for thriving and advancing within our organization.

While the city / county listed in this posting will be the primary office location for this position theFoster Care Case Manager will hold a blended case load that includes cases in both Muskegon and Ottawa Counties.

Position Requirements

• BSW or other qualified related Bachelors’ degree per State of Michigan Child Welfare Standards
• Prior experience working with children and families,
• Prior experience with community-based work
• Knowledge of / experience in Muskegon and Ottawa Countyrequired.
• Clean Driving records and current Auto insurance
• Previous foster care/child welfare experience, including CWTI training strongly preferred
• Michigan Child Welfare Certificate a plus!

Education Requirements per State of Michigan Child Welfare Standards

• Bachelors degree is Social Work
• Other Degrees from an accredited institution that may qualify include, Counseling and guidance, Child Development, Criminal Justice, Family and Child ecology, Sociology, Family Community Services, Family Studies and Family Life Education
• Other degrees will NOTbe eligible for these positions

We understand that candidates may have unique experiences and skills that aren't always reflected in a job description.

Learn More About Arbor Circle

• Market driven and equitable salary practices
• Robust health insurance options
• 11 paid holidays (including floating holidays for times important to you)
• Supportive and fulfilling culture
• Equity and inclusion focused affinity and work groups

Learn more at arborcircle.org/careers.

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