Social Service Worker

A Hiring Company; Michigan; On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Service Worker for Foster Care & Adoption programs. This role involves working directly with children and families, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing essential support and crisis intervention services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social work, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping families in need. This full-time position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working within a supportive team environment. If you are committed to fostering positive change and have the skills to navigate complex family dynamics, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field is required.
• Knowledge of child protection statutes and agency policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention services and support to families.
• Conduct assessments and develop case plans for clients.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Child Abuse Reporting

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Agency Documentation Software

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Social Service Worker – Foster Care & Adoption

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Family and Community Services, Inc., Michigan

REPORTS TO: Program Manager

SCHEDULE: Full-time, exempt; variable including some evenings and weekends

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs independently a full range of assignments, using the methods and techniques required to complete the processes of services to birth families, foster families, and adoptive families.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Considerable contact with agency staff/personnel, clients, DHHS staff, court staff, referral sources, etc.
2. Work directly with children, biological families, foster families, adoptive families and other relevant individuals.
3. Comply with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements.
4. Obtain and maintain appropriate training hours as required.
5. Utilize agency form letters, documents, informational materials, and other agency resources to facilitate organizational service.
6. Maintain accurate and confidential case records and information.
7. Provide recruitment and retention to foster families as needed.
8. Provide crisis intervention services, including being available on-call as needed.
9. Child Abuse or Neglect Reporting Responsibilities: Must report any suspected child abuse or neglect as required by state child protection statutes. Is knowledgeable about the statute and directs any questions about the statute to the appropriate protective services unit. Further understands that such suspected child abuse or neglect involving any FCS client or immediate family member must also be reported to FCS supervision.
10. Participate in phone calls, home visits, court hearings, and/or any other appointment/meeting pertaining to FCS clients as needed to ensure that services are being rendered to children and families appropriately.
11. Provide support, training and education with regards to foster care policy and procedure as required.
12. Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals/families as needed and provide/secure appropriate services to address these needs.
13. Develop, implement and monitor case plans and services being rendered to clients.
14. Prepare and maintain clear and concise reports and documents according to agency/state licensing policies and procedures including but not limited to: service plans, legal documents, forms, and petitions.
15. Attend all court hearings as required and provides accurate testimony and recommendations regarding case progress and services rendered to children and families based upon assessments completed.
16. Provide transportation assistance to clients as appropriate.
17. Complete investigations in accordance with state or agency regulations, as required.
18. Perform all other tasks as needed and/or assigned.

Compensation details: 41600-45760 Yearly Salary

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

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