In-Home Family Empowerment Specialist

Catholic Charities West Michigan; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities West Michigan is seeking a full-time in-home FTBS Specialist to support families referred by DHHS. The role delivers strength-based, solution-focused interventions in the family home across up to 90 days (extendable to 180 days) and coordinates service plans with DHS staff.

You’ll perform case management, crisis planning, and documentation, with travel to families’ homes as required. A bachelor’s degree in human services is required; Master’s in social work preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required.
• Master’s degree in social work preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of fieldwork experience with children and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• In-home, strength-based, solution-focused interventions for parents and children.
• Develops service plans with families in collaboration with referring worker and other providers.
• Meets contract expectations for number of families served and provides face-to-face contact and crisis management.
• Documents and completes required reports and participates in supervision and trainings.

Skills

Solution-focused therapy

FTBS philosophy

Family services 0-18

Local resources

Cultural sensitivity

Non-judgmental attitude

Collaborative partnerships

Agency drive

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Master’s degree in social work preferred

Job description

Catholic Charities West Michigan is seeking a full-time in-home FTBS Specialist to support families referred by DHHS. The role delivers strength-based, solution-focused interventions in the family home across up to 90 days (extendable to 180 days) and coordinates service plans with DHS staff.

You’ll perform case management, crisis planning, and documentation, with travel to families’ homes as required. A bachelor’s degree in human services is required; Master’s in social work preferred.