Foster Care Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Pontiac, Michigan, United States Oakland Family Services Full time
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? Join our dedicated team and help shape brighter futures.

WHY CHOOSE OAKLAND FAMILY SERVICES?

At Oakland Family Services (OFS), we believe that to achieve our mission, you must be at your best. We prioritize our staff as individuals and understand the importance of their personal lives. We value flexibility and work/life balance.

Your success is our priority. OFS not only appreciates the skills and experience you bring; we are committed to nurturing your growth.

For nine consecutive years, Oakland Family Services has been recognized as a Top Workplace, as voted by our team. We foster a warm, engaging, equitable, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

ABOUT OAKLAND FAMILY SERVICES

With over a century of service, Oakland Family Services is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to building brighter futures in our community. We provide a comprehensive range of prevention, education, and treatment services throughout the human life cycle.

OUR MISSION: Empowering individuals and families to create brighter futures.

OUR VISION: Thriving communities of individuals and families.

Our commitment to our mission, combined with a workplace culture that prioritizes our staff, enables us to enrich the lives of those we serve and those we employ.

WHAT WE OFFER:
  • Competitive salary.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA options.
  • Retirement plan with employer matching.
  • Long-term disability coverage.
  • Voluntary short-term disability.
  • Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
  • Malpractice insurance.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, personal days, and bereavement leave.
  • Twelve paid holidays, including a floating holiday of your choice.
  • Annual salary increases, as approved.
  • Employee assistance program for you and your immediate family.
  • Support network for your health and well-being.
  • Discounts on Verizon cellular plans.
  • Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate.
  • Loan forgiveness programs.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS...
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
  • Family-friendly policies and support.
  • Flexible work schedules, when appropriate.
  • Hybrid and virtual work options, when appropriate.
  • Comprehensive onboarding and training programs.
  • Paid professional development opportunities.
  • Free online training that counts toward continuing education credits.
  • Employee assistance programs.
  • Flexible dress code.
  • Financial literacy education and workshops.
  • Collaborative annual performance reviews.
  • Community engagement programs for clients and staff.
  • And more.
WE VALUE CULTURE...

We spend significant time at work. Workplace culture influences our well-being, our motivation to come to work, and our performance. Oakland Family Services emphasizes a healthy, inclusive, equitable, and effective workplace culture. We have ten defined cultural value statements that guide our operations.

...MORE ABOUT OUR CULTURE
  • Our leadership prioritizes personal connections with staff and maintains an open-door policy.
  • We celebrate open, honest, and transparent communication.
  • We practice giving the benefit of the doubt.
  • Feedback is essential to our growth; we have a staff suggestion program.
  • We aim to make our team members feel valued through a recognition program.
  • We believe that having fun is crucial; we host various events such as staff recognition celebrations, seasonal parties, and team-building activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Foster Care Support Specialist provides essential services to children in Foster Care and their families, ensuring their protection and stability while assisting families in creating and executing successful reunification plans. The Specialist reports to the Foster Care Supervisor.
  • Assist with the intake, placement, and transition of children referred by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
  • Develop, implement, document, and review behavioral goals and service delivery methods as outlined in a Parent Agency Agreement.
  • Monitor and document progress related to behavioral goals and objectives in the service plan.
  • Maintain a manageable caseload ratio of 13:1.
  • Participate in case review meetings, staff meetings, and professional development conferences.
  • Provide referrals for family and individual counseling in line with the service plan.
  • Consult regularly with community services and interagency programs to enhance client service and make appropriate referrals.
  • Offer crisis intervention and case management services to children, families, and foster parents.
  • Advocate for clients and coordinate with other agencies to ensure access to necessary services and arrange transportation as needed.
  • Document efforts made towards achieving a timely permanency plan for the child.
  • Prepare required reports for MDHHS and the legal system following prescribed guidelines.
  • Explore alternative placements with family members or kinship care to ensure the least restrictive environment for the child.
  • Facilitate aftercare services when a child returns to family care or becomes a Permanent Ward to ensure stability.
  • Assist in support groups for foster parents, birth parents, and kinship or sibling groups.
  • Represent the agency positively.
  • Engage in outreach and recruitment efforts.
  • Incorporate principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all work processes and job functions, promoting a sense of belonging and acceptance for all clients and staff.
  • Other duties as assigned.
DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?
  • Master's or bachelor's degree in social work or a related field.
  • Demonstrated understanding of separation and loss issues related to the foster care population.
  • Successful completion of Child Welfare Training Institute (CWTI) training is required.
  • Flexibility in work schedule to meet the needs of the agency and program.
  • Sensitivity to the diversity of the agency's service population, including cultural, racial, religious, gender, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic differences.
  • Special abilities and skills necessary to fulfill the required tasks and meet the agency's needs will also be considered.
  • While employees may use the Agency vehicle fleet for business purposes and are covered under our insurance, they must provide documentation of personal vehicle liability insurance with minimum coverage of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per incident, as well as a valid driver's license and proof of registration annually. In some cases, a chauffeur's license may be required (can be obtained within sixty days of hire).

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