Foster Care Specialist

ADP; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Rx

Dental

Vision

403(b) with employer match

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid training

Job summary

Spectrum Child & Family Services in Southfield, MI is seeking a Foster Care Specialist to provide intensive, family-centered casework for birth parents, foster parents, and children as they navigate reunification or permanent placement.

This full-time, salaried role requires a compassionate advocate who can work non-traditional hours, build safety plans, coordinate referrals, and represent the agency in court when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field is required.
• At least one year of experience working with families preferred.
• Knowledge of child welfare laws and strength-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, family-centered casework to birth and foster families.
• Support reunification or permanent placement for children.
• Educate families in parenting, communication, and household management.
• Represent the agency at court hearings with testimony and recommendations.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with licensing and clinical staff.

Skills

Assessment skills

Child welfare knowledge

Solution-focused approach

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology

Bachelor’s degree in Sociology

Job description

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Foster Care Specialist

Regular Full-Time Professional FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, Southfield, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3096

Salary Range: $42,000.00 To $52,000.00 Annually

Be the Bridge to a Brighter Future: Foster Care Specialist

Are you a social worker who believes that every child deserves a safe, loving home and every family deserves a chance to heal? Spectrum Child & Family Services is looking for a passionate, dedicated Foster Care Specialist to join our Flint team.

We aren't just looking for someone to manage cases; we are looking for a tireless advocate who will protect, treat, and empower the families we serve. If you have a heart for child welfare and the grit to navigate complex systems to get results, we want to meet you.

Why This Role Matters

As a Foster Care Specialist, you are the heartbeat of our mission. You will provide intensive, family-centered casework to birth parents, foster parents, and children as they navigate the journey toward reunification or permanent placement. You will share your unique strengths with families who have experienced trauma, helping them grow and providing you with the opportunity for your own professional development.

What You’ll Do (The Impact)

• Champion Child Safety: You will monitor and ensure the well-being of every child on your caseload, responding to family crises whenever they arise to maintain safety and stability.
• Empower Families: You won’t just observe; you will educate and model essential skills in parenting, communication, and household management to strengthen overall family functioning.
• Be the Voice in Court: You will represent our agency at court hearings, providing expert testimony and recommendations to ensure the legal system works in the best interest of the child.
• Coordinate the "Village": From making referrals for specialized treatment to collaborating with licensing and clinical staff, you will be the primary navigator for a family's success.
• Provide Constant Support: Our families need us most when things are difficult. You will participate in a 24/7 crisis response system, ensuring birth and foster families are never alone during their toughest moments.

What we offer

• BlueCare Network Medical and Rx
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Vision
• 403(b) with employer match
• $25,000 Life Insurance,
• Short-term Disability,
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid training.

Who You Are

• Educated & Qualified: You hold a bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related human services field.
• Experienced (Preferred): You ideally have at least one year of experience working with families and strong assessment skills.
• Skilled & Knowledgeable: You understand child welfare laws and believe in a strength-based, solution-focused approach to treatment.
• Mobile & Ready: You have a valid Michigan Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and the required vehicle insurance to meet families where they are.
• Flexible: You understand that life doesn't happen 9-to-5. You are comfortable working a non-traditional schedule, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of your families.

Join the Leader in Child Welfare

At Spectrum, our vision is to be the leader known for exemplary programming and excellence in mentoring the individuals we employ. This is a full-time, salaried, and exempt position with wages established by the President.