SafeCare Provider

Bethany Christian Services; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

403(b) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Education reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Bethany Christian Services is seeking a SafeCare Provider to deliver parent and health education, resources, and referrals to families across multiple counties. The role includes maintaining client records, attending staff meetings, and reporting child abuse as required.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of experience in child development and family services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of child development experience.
• Knowledge of human services principles and methodologies at the bachelor level.
• Spanish language ability required when serving Spanish-speaking families.
• Ability to obtain SafeCare curriculum administration certification.
• Ability to engage families with sensitivity and practical life-skill instruction.
• Must be organized, reliable, and able to work with diverse groups.
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable vehicle; willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide parent and health education, resources, and referrals, basic needs support, and transportation assistance.
• Maintain current and accurate client records of home visits and interactions.
• Attend all staff meetings and agency meetings; participate in events as needed.
• Report child abuse and/or neglect following established policies.
• Conduct follow-up activity with clients and families; track outcomes.
• Engage in community outreach to educate about program services and child abuse prevention.

Skills

Spanish bilingual

Strong communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Human Services, Behavioral Sciences, or related field of study

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to bring hope and make a lasting impact.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our Christian mission and these shared values: We’re motivated by our faith, we support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it for the long haul. As a SafeCare Provider, you’ll help carry this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

• Provide parent and health education, resource and referrals, basic needs support, transportation assistance, and/or other supportive services to families;
• Maintain current and accurate client records of all home visits, interaction and contact with families/client and file in appropriate client files in a timely manner;
• Attend all staff meetings, supervision and agency meetings;
• Report child abuse and/or neglect using stated policies and procedures;
• Provide successful completion of follow-up activity with client/family;
• Conducts community outreach in educating parents, professionals, and others about program and agency services, and child abuse prevention awareness;
• Keep abreast of community resources and refer families for support, as needed;
• Must be willing to work a flexible weekday schedule;
• Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services;
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department;
• May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Human Services, Behavioral Sciences, or related field of study from an accredited college;
• At least one (1) year of prior experience in child development and family services;
• Must have a broad knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methodology of human services as acquired through a Bachelor’s level degree;
• Bilingual in Spanish required if working with Spanish speaking families;
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in SafeCare® curriculum administration;
• Ability to address sensitive issues with families according to service plan implementation;
• Ability to provide teaching assistance to families on a practical level in life skill areas;
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks in an organized and timely fashion;
• Ability to establish rapport and relate sensitively and with consistency to multiracial and multicultural group of people;
• Ability to recognize the need for professional intervention, to be nonjudgmental, to be motivated to learn from direct experience as well as from training and supervision;
• Possesses good judgment and reflects professional demeanor;
• Must maintain a working telephone or other reliable means of communication co- workers can be accessed in case of urgent needs;
• Maintains familiarity and knowledge of community resources and uses these appropriately to meet needs of families;
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license with at least 3 years driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage;
• Candidates located in Lapeer or Sanilac County preferred. Must have the ability to travel regularly to client's homes located in Lapeer, Sanilac, St Clair, Huron, and Tuscola counties.
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries;
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

We Invest in You

• Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by faith, support one another, pursueexcellence, and are in it for the long haul
• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
• Generoustimeoff(11paidholidays,PTOYour Way,paidparentalleave,separatesickandpaidabsencebanks)
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program

Equal Opportunity Employer
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