Foster Care Specialist

5 days ago


Grand Rapids Michigan, United States Catholic Charities West Michigan Full time
About the Role

Catholic Charities West Michigan is seeking a highly skilled Foster Care Specialist to join our team. As a Foster Care Specialist, you will play a critical role in working with children, caregivers, birth parents, courts, and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to create a permanency goal most appropriate for each child.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serves a caseload of foster children, their birth families, and their licensed or unlicensed caregivers across Michigan.
  • Provides or refers the children and their birth families to services based on a structured assessment of the children and their birth family.
  • Maintains regular contacts with children, caregivers, and birth parents.
  • Coordinates services with staff and families to ensure the best possible outcomes for children.
  • Participates in after-hours placements and emergency services as needed.
  • Drives and transports as required.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or a Human Service-related area as specified by MSA and BCAL rules.
  • Minimum of three years of related experience in the field of Human Services, with Child Welfare experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of the Michigan courts and ability to interact with court personnel and appointed attorneys.
  • Ability to utilize DHHS computer systems and other computer systems required by contract.
  • Excellent conflict resolution skills and ability to work with difficult individuals.
  • Strong engagement skills, coping skills, and patience for difficult situations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to relate to diverse populations and cultures while communicating with clients and the public in a courteous and effective manner.
  • Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
About Us

Catholic Charities West Michigan 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. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

We encourage persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths to apply for employment.



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