Foster Care Specialist

Ccwestmi; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 53,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus of $7,500.00

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

A child welfare agency in Michigan is seeking a Foster Care Specialist responsible for ensuring permanency for children in foster care. This role involves collaborating with caregivers, birth parents, courts, and DHHS to establish suitable permanency goals for children. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, with three years of experience in Human Services preferred. A competitive salary range of $45,000.00-$53,800.00 plus a signing bonus is offered for qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of related experience in Human Services.
• Child Welfare experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Serve caseloads of foster children and their families across Michigan.
• Coordinate services with staff and families.
• Participate in on-call placements and emergency services.

Skills

Knowledge of Michigan courts

Conflict resolution skills

Communication skills

Ability to relate to diverse populations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Human Services

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.

Salary Range: $45,000.00-$53,800.00

$7,500.00 signing bonus – paid out in three increments over an 18‑month period given you have previous experience in Foster Care and are CWTI trained and certified. First increment paid on the first full paycheck following employment start date.

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
• Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to work with difficult individuals
• 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

Education

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 the field of Human Services, Child Welfare experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required.

CCWM is an equal opportunity employer, subject to all federal and state laws as applicable to a religious agency.