Family Support Worker PT

4 months ago

Grand Rapids, United States D.A. Blodgett - St. John's Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position: Family Support Worker

Reports To: Family Supports Worker Supervisor

Beginning Pay Range: $15.00 an hour


About DABSJ:

D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s is a private non-sectarian agency that serves vulnerable children and families from the entire community. Our core objectives are to strengthen families, help children heal from abuse and neglect, provide homes and help kids thrive.

About this Opportunity:

This is a part-time position in the Child Welfare Division, up to 25 hours a week, at least 4 times including every other Saturday. Work shifts may vary to best meet the needs of the Foster Care Program. Work shifts may include evenings, Saturdays, and on occasion, Sundays. The Family Support Worker is a supportive function of the Foster Care Program. The Family Support Worker facilitates family time* for families engaged in the foster care system due to abuse or neglect. *Family Time is planned parenting time and connection between a parent and their child(ren).

Would you like to help us accomplish our mission as a Family Support Worker?

Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of a High School Diploma. They will have an understanding of child development, with the ability to easily relate to children, parents, and caregivers, and to provide and maintain appropriate directions for children in a warm and understanding manner. Lastly, they will have a valid driver’s license, insurance, and use of a safe and operational vehicle during working hours.


Offered benefits and more:

  • 403B Retirement Opportunity.
  • Flexible Scheduling.
  • Opportunity to learn and grow from working with a diverse population of children and families.
  • Access to a robust training system.
  • DABSJ is able to provide CEUs for onsite trainings.
  • Reimbursement for trainings.
  • Support from our robust EAP (emotional, organizational skills, financial planning, etc).
  • Work within an environment of creative problem solvers.
  • Regular supervision.
  • Working within a collaborative division with a wide variety of experience and knowledge.
  • Work within a trauma informed environment supported by the Sanctuary Model (trauma informed organizational change model).
  • Careers at DABSJ take place at our new Dean Lake campus featuring modern workspaces filled with natural light, intentionally designed for DABSJ services, dedicated spaces for collaboration as well as independent work, a variety of meeting rooms equipped with interactive technology, amenities including kitchens, wellness rooms and den, fitness area, and locker room.


DABSJ strives to be a fully inclusive organization as we support a diverse group of children and families. We are building a diverse team that represents our customers and our community, and recognize that each of us brings a unique perspective to the organization. We welcome differing thoughts, faiths, beliefs, groups, and lived experiences. The diversity and differences of each team member, foster parent, adoptive parent, child, and family make us #DABSJstrongertogether for children and families.


DABSJ is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment. DABSJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists; culture, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, socio-economic status, disability, or other legally-protected characteristics as required by law.


Applicants being considered for hire must pass a central registry clearance check and criminal background check to be eligible for employment.


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