Child Welfare Specialist

5 days ago


Lansing Michigan, United States Samaritas Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Child Welfare Specialist to join our team at Samaritas. As a Foster Care Case Manager, you will play a critical role in providing social work and case management services to assigned cases, ensuring the well-being and safety of children and families.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide social work and case management services to assigned cases, in accordance with all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
  • Assume primary responsibility for all cases on assigned caseload, providing a range of case management services, including social casework, engagement, mentoring, and community referral.
  • Collect, assess, and document appropriate data and client progress, ensuring timely completion of documentation, reports, statistics, and assignments.
  • Work collaboratively with referral sources, agencies, institutions, and individuals who have pertinent roles in client's life situation.
  • Prepare for and attend all scheduled court hearings on assigned caseload.
  • Take primary responsibility for intake and initial placement services for all newly referred cases, coordinating placement arrangements with caregivers, including transportation of children as needed.
  • Provide more intensive supportive casework services to child, birth family, and caregiver during initial placement and replacement.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related human service field.
  • Licensed by the State of Michigan preferred.
  • One year experience in child welfare, preferred.
  • Unrestricted valid driver's license with good driving record and reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served.
About Samaritas

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. We are committed to providing high-quality services that meet the unique needs of each individual and family we serve.



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