Behavioral Specialist

4 weeks ago


Grand Rapids, United States Catholic Charities West Michigan Full time

**Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives?**

If you’ve got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the community, then we’ve got the right opportunity for you.

**About Catholic Charities West Michigan**

Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) is a community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan and offering a variety of services in family preservation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach.
- _CCWM is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. _

**Some of the perks working as a Behavioral Specialist**:

- Hybrid option for remote work
- Supportive and Team Orientated Work Climate
- Professional Development
- Employee Referral Program
- Total rewards package
- Employee Assistance Program

**A typical day in the life as a Behavioral Specialist**:

- Providing treatment plans and leadership of the treatment team
- Providing assessment, treatment, case management, and case reviews to children and caregivers.
- Providing training to Caregiver’s and Staff specific to child’s behavioral and mental health needs.
- Completing and submitting required reports and /documents as required by contract.
- Referring appropriate behavioral health and mental health services to children and families.
- Maintaining regular contact with children, caregivers, therapists, school personnel and other service providers related to the implementation of the service plan.

**What are we looking for?**
- Ability to utilize the DHHS computer systems and any other computer systems required by contract.
- Ability for strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to with Michigan courts or possess the ability to successfully interact with court personnel and appointed attorneys.
- Ability to work with difficult individual and have strong conflict management skills
- Ability to cope and engage with patience in difficult situations
- Ability to work with children and families who have been traumatized

Works within the child welfare arena to provide appropriate treatment planning for children with additional behavioral and mental health needs or concerns. Works with children, caregivers, CMH, school systems and other service providers to create and implement a treatment plan focused on the behavioral and mental health needs of the child..

**Employment Qualifications**:

- Education:_

This position requires knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired through a

Master’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or a Human Service related area as specified by MSA and BCAL regulations..
- Experience:_
- A minimum of 1 year work experience in Child Welfare, preferably in Foster Care preferred.
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:_
- Professional State of Michigan License preferred
- Supervisory Responsibilities:_

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
- Our Mission_

In the spirit of our Catholic tradition, we lead our diverse communities with hope and compassion by offering innovative, collaborative programs. Through our team of highly trained employees, dedicated volunteers and generous community, we deliver the highest quality social services.
- Our Vision_

Following in the footsteps of Christ, we are the leaders in empowering people to achieve their God given potential by providing help and creating hope.
- Our Values_
- Compassion
- Collaboration
- Compliance
- Service to All People
- Sanctity of All Life

Pay: $42,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift

Application Question(s):

- Do you have Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or a Human Service-related field?
- Do you have at least 2 years of experience working in Child Welfare, Family systems or in an Education Interventionalist role with experience in assessment and treatment planning?

License/Certification:

- State of MI Driver's License with zero work restrictions (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (required)

Work Location: In person



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