Social Service Worker

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Social Service Worker in the dynamic field of foster care and adoption. In this role, you will provide crucial support to families, ensuring the well-being of children in need. Your responsibilities will include conducting assessments, developing case plans, and maintaining accurate records while navigating the complexities of family services. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while working with a variety of stakeholders, including families and court staff. If you're passionate about social work and eager to contribute to the welfare of children and families, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field is required.
• Experience in crisis intervention and case management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and services to birth, foster, and adoptive families.
• Conduct assessments and develop case plans for clients.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Communication Skills

Assessment Skills

Case Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Relevant Certification in Child Welfare

Tools

Agency Software for Case Management

Job description

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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: Duties and responsibilities shall be completed promptly and expeditiously within the time frames outlined in the Family and Community Services agency policy, BCAL, MDHHS and ISEP.

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

Industries

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