Child Welfare Services Specialist

1 week ago


Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States Family & Community Services Full time
Position Overview:
Full Time (40 hours/week)

Compensation:
$41,760

Work Schedule:
Full-time, exempt; variable hours including some evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities:
As an Adoption Social Service Worker, you will independently manage a comprehensive range of tasks aimed at supporting birth families, foster families, and adoptive families. Your essential duties will include:
  1. Maintaining significant interactions with agency personnel, clients, and various stakeholders including DHHS and court staff.
  2. Providing direct support to children and families involved in the adoption process.
  3. Adhering to agency policies, COA regulations, and state and federal requirements.
  4. Completing necessary training and maintaining required training hours.
  5. Utilizing agency resources effectively to enhance service delivery.
  6. Keeping accurate and confidential records for all cases.
  7. Recruiting and retaining foster families as needed.
  8. Offering crisis intervention services and being available for on-call support.
  9. Reporting any suspected child abuse or neglect in accordance with state laws.
  10. Participating in various meetings and appointments to ensure appropriate service delivery.
  11. Providing education and training related to foster care policies.
  12. Conducting thorough assessments of families and individuals to identify service needs.
  13. Developing, implementing, and monitoring case plans.
  14. Preparing clear reports and documentation as per agency and state guidelines.
  15. Attending court hearings and providing testimony regarding case progress.
  16. Facilitating transportation assistance for clients when necessary.
  17. Conducting investigations in compliance with regulations.
  18. Performing additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:
1. Familiarity with agency operations and policies is preferred.
2. Understanding of state and federal social welfare laws and policies is advantageous.
3. Strong record-keeping and report preparation skills.
4. Knowledge of social work principles and methods.
5. Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
6. Proficiency in navigating computer systems.
7. Ability to work independently and maintain professionalism.
8. Must possess a valid Michigan Driver's License and meet driving insurability requirements.
9. Must pass background checks as required by the agency.

Educational Requirements:
Possession of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant human services fields such as social work, psychology, or sociology is required.

Experience Requirements:
A minimum of one year of experience as a social service worker is preferred, along with completion of relevant training in foster care or adoption.

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