Enhanced Foster Care Specialist

5 days ago


Grand Rapids MI USA, United States Catholic Charities West Michigan Full time
Job Summary

The Enhanced Foster Care Specialist position at Catholic Charities West Michigan is a vital role in the day-to-day functioning of the Enhanced Foster Care program. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing treatment planning and leadership of the treatment team, participating in the recruitment and training of foster parents, and collaborating with Behavioral Aides to ensure appropriate behavioral health and mental health services are implemented and utilized.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serves a maximum caseload of eight (8) EFC children
  • Provides treatment planning and leadership of the treatment team
  • Participates in the recruitment, orientation, and training of foster parents
  • Works in conjunction with the Foster Care Worker on intake of youth, placement, and program evaluation
  • Assists in driving and transporting clients when needed
  • Completes and submits required CCWM and WMPC documents, specific to EFC, within the required time frames
  • Collaborates with Behavioral Aides to assist with appropriate behavioral health and mental health services to child and family
  • Shows compliance with policies and procedures of DCWL, DHHS, contracts, standards, agency, and program expectations
  • Maintains contact with the child, biological family, caregiver, attorneys, therapists, school personnel, and/or other service providers related to the implementation of the service plan
  • Attends supervision, staff program trainings, and agency meetings
Requirements
  • A Bachelor's Degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or a human services-related area as specified by MSA and BCAL rules is required
  • A Master's Degree in a human services field is preferred
  • At least two (2) years of experience working in Child Welfare or Family systems, along with experience in assessment and treatment planning, is required
  • Completion of Child Welfare Training Institute (CWTI) is required
  • CWTI Certification and State of Michigan Social Work licensure are preferred
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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