Foster Care Specialist

Spectrum Human Services & Affiliate Companies; Southfield (MI); In loco; USD 52.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance & short-term disability

Paid time off and holidays

Mission-driven culture

Descrizione del lavoro

Spectrum Human Services & Affiliate Companies in Southfield, MI seeks a Foster Care Specialist to lead intensive, family-centered casework, support reunification, and collaborate with birth families, foster/adoptive parents, and children navigating the child welfare system. This role emphasizes compassionate advocacy and coordination with schools, medical providers, and clinical staff.

The position offers a full-time schedule with benefits and a salary range of $52,000 to $60,000 per year,

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
• 1+ years of experience with families and assessments preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, time management, and written documentation skills.
• Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle for home visits.

Mansioni

• Provide intensive, family-centered casework to support safe reunification.
• Represent children and families in court and coordinate with schools and healthcare providers.
• Conduct regular safety visits and develop structured treatment and safety plans.
• Participate in 24/7 crisis response to assist families in crisis.

Conoscenze

Case management

Advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / related field

Descrizione del lavoro

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Foster Care Specialist

SCFS Foster Care-Total Program Regular Full-Time Professional Southfield, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3213

Salary Range: $52,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Make a Lasting Impact - Foster Care Specialist

Are you driven by compassion, resilience, and a commitment to keeping families safe and connected? Join our team as a Foster Care Specialist in Flint and become a vital advocate for children and families navigating the child welfare system. This is more than a social work role - it's an opportunity to empower parents, protect children, and help shape brighter, more stable futures every day.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salaried compensation with full-time benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Life insurance & short-term disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Mission-driven culture focused on family preservation and youth transformation

What You'll Do

• Empower & Reunite Families: Provide intensive, family-centered casework services to birth parents, foster/adoptive parents, and children, modeling parenting, communication, and household management skills to support safe family reunification.
• Advocate & Coordinate: Represent children and families in court, facilitate team meetings, and partner with schools, medical providers, and clinical staff to ensure seamless support and care.
• Ensure Child Well-Being & Safety: Conduct regular safety visits, monitor health and educational needs, and create structured treatment and safety plans.
• Provide Crisis Support: Participate in a supportive 24/7 emergency response system to assist families in crisis and restore stability when needed most.

What You Bring

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Child Development, Human Services, or a related field.
• Experience & Skills: 1+ years of experience working with families and conducting assessments preferred. Strong interpersonal, time management, conflict resolution, and written documentation skills.
• Knowledge: Understanding of strength-based family work, wraparound processes, child development, and child welfare policies.
• Transportation: Valid, unrestricted Driver's License, good driving record, proof of auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle for home visits and client transportation.
• Clearances: Ability to pass MDHHS Central Registry clearance, a Michigan State Police record check, a physical exam, and a TB test.