Preservation Advocate MFT - Macomb County

Samaritas; Macomb Township (MI); A distancia; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Samaritas in Macomb County is hiring a Preservation Case Advocate for the MiFamily Together program. The role is home-based, delivering in-home family support and crisis intervention to reduce risk of maltreatment and promote stability.

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with relevant experience is required, with flexible hours and collaboration with community partners. The position emphasizes a strengths-based, 2Gen approach and ongoing training.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in any human service field or education required.
• Two years’ experience with children or families; associate degree and progress toward bachelor’s within 6 months.
• Experience in field-based or community settings preferred.
• Knowledge of strength-based, family-centered and solution-focused approaches preferred.

Responsabilidades

• In-Home Family Support: Provide weekly in-home services to families over 6 months.
• Assessment & Treatment Planning: Conduct comprehensive family assessments and goals.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain case records and progress reports.
• Team collaboration: Participate in meetings and case reviews.

Conocimientos

Strong crisis intervention

Problem-solving skills

Build trust with families

Engage families

Navigate complex situations

Flexible schedule adaptability

Passion for family preservation

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in human services or education

Associate degree in human services or education with progress toward bachelor’s

Descripción del empleo

Preservation Advocate MFT - Macomb County

Now Hiring: Preservation Advocate ~ MiFamily Together

Location: Macomb County area Cases
Status: Full Time 40 hours per week

Support Families. Strengthen Futures. Build Lasting Change.

Are you passionate about helping families stay together and thrive? Join Samaritas as a Preservation Case Advocate in the MiFamily Together (MFT) program—a flexible, home-based model focused on family preservation and reunification.

In this impactful role, you’ll work directly with families in their homes—helping reduce the risk of child maltreatment while promoting stability, wellbeing, and long-term success. Using a strengths-based, 2Gen approach, you’ll empower both caregivers and children to build skills, access resources, and create sustainable change.

What You’ll Do

As a MFT Case Manager / Advocate, you’ll deliver hands-on, individualized support to families:

In-Home Family Support

• Provide weekly, in-home services to families over a 6-month period
• Deliver crisis intervention, education, and support to families at risk of child removal or reunification
• Utilize Protective Factors and the 2Gen approach to strengthen family systems

Assessment & Treatment Planning

• Conduct comprehensive family assessments
• Collaboratively develop and implement goals with families
• Support skill-building and connect families to resources
• Work closely with referral sources, courts, schools, and community providers
• Advocate for families and help coordinate needed services
• Actively participate in team meetings and case reviews

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely case records and documentation
• Track progress, complete reports, and meet program requirements
• Participate in ongoing training and apply best practices

What You Bring

A minimum of Bachelor’s degree in any human service field or education required

OR

Two years’ experience working with children and/or families and an associate degree or the equivalent in human services or education and be actively working towards a bachelor’s degree in human services or education with an anticipated graduation within 6 months of hire date.

Experience working with children and families in a field-based or community setting preferred

• Knowledge of strength-based, family-centered, and solution-focused approaches preferred
• Ability to build trust, engage families, and navigate complex situations

What Sets You Apart

• Strong crisis intervention and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while staying connected to a team
• Flexibility to meet families where they are—both literally and figuratively
• Passion for family preservation and long-term impact

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Reliable personal transportation suitable for transporting clients
• Current vehicle registration and proof of insurance
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and participation in a 24-hour on-call support rotation

What to Expect

• Intensive, relationship-based work with families in their homes
• Flexible and varied schedule to meet family needs
• Opportunity to make a deep, lasting impact through extended engagement

Make a Meaningful Difference

In this role, you won’t just support families—you’ll help transform futures. If you're ready for rewarding, purpose-driven work, we’d love to connect.

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