BE THE ANCHOR OF HOPE AND CHANGE AT HOLY CROSS SERVICES

Working for Holy Cross Services isn’t just a job; it’s a mission! We believe in the safety and joy of family. Our work is family-focused, and so are our benefits: Holy Cross offers free health insurance for our employees ANDtheir family members.

Position Overview:

Coordinates day-to-day activities and functions of the foster care programming. Plans and coordinates team meetings. Maintains records and statistics to ensure compliance with key performance indicators, MDHHS policy and licensing requirements. Processes referrals and maintains communication and coordination with referring agencies. May be required to carry a reduced case load. On-going supervision and training of foster care workers as it relates to the function of their job. May be required to be involved with work groups for professional development. Will be required to be on-call and maintain a flexible working schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure foster care program service delivery is in accordance with contractual terms, licensing rules, CARF standards and agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain awareness of current trends at both the state and county level as well as state licensing regulations by attending private agency foster care and federation meetings. May be required to attend collaboration meetings and participate in work groups as deemed appropriate.
• Will provide regularly scheduled supervision of staff to review progress of assigned caseload, compliance with key performance indicators, program processes, MDHHS policy and court expectations. Will provide hands on training as needed.
• Ensures accurate, professional, and timely completion of all required reports, service plans, social work contacts and other paperwork as required by program processes and governing bodies.
• Participates in the hiring process of new staff, completes performance reviews and performance improvement plans as deemed necessary.
• Act as the point person for referrals and placements of new clients. Will keep referral logs and coordinate placements as needed.
• Assist in planning for and facilitating team meetings.
• Maintains a flexible work schedule and be available during nontraditional working hours for supervisory on call purposes.
• Will assist the quality manager and director in developing program processes.
• Work in collaboration with other program staff to ensure effective coordination of services between foster care and licensing units.
• May be required to carry a reduced case load and will be required to travel.
• Will be required to attend family team meetings and court hearings and home visits as deemed necessary.
• Implements Mi-TEAM practices in daily activities including teaming, engagement, assessment, and mentoring.
• Will practice and support the use of Mi-Team principles in daily interactions with staff, services providers, and families.
• May be required to work shifts (only for supervision of the Independent Living Plus program)
• Will assist in creating staffing schedules, approve time off and authorization of payroll.
• Will be required to attend and pass the state required supervisory training within 90 days of hire.
• Will be provided with training opportunities to encourage development and support of professional growth.
• Responsible for teaching, modeling, practicing, supporting the agency’s treatment philosophy.
• Performs other duties related to the essential duties of the position and within the individual’s capabilities as assigned by one’s supervisor.
• Performs other duties related to the essential duties of the position and within the individual’s capabilities as assigned by one’s supervisor.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

Employer-Funded

• Health Benefit Options
• Wellness Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Virtual Mental Healthcare
• Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness)
• Generous time off, including paid holidays and personal days.
• Employer paid short- and long-term disability and life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program

HCS also offers employee-paid benefits at group rates:

• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Care and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Health Care and Dependent Care
• Voluntary Life Insurance (you, your spouse, and/or child(ren)
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
• College Tuition Rewards Program
• Identity Protection
• Pet Insurance

JOIN OUR TEAM & HELP BRING HOPE TO MICHIGAN FAMILIES!

Holy Cross Services maintains a policy of nondiscrimination regarding all employees. The Agency desires to handle all aspects of employment on the basis of merit, competence, and qualification. Employment is not influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Agency makes all decisions with respect to recruiting, hiring, and/or promotions for all job classifications based on individual’s qualifications related to the requirements of the position. All other personnel matters, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, education, and social/recreation programs, are to be administered free from any illegal discriminatory practices.

Holy Cross Services further recognizes that deep systemic inequities disproportionately overrepresent children of color and children who identify as LGBTQ within the child welfare system yet underrepresent these populations within the child welfare workforce. Because we believe the people served must be centered in the work we do, applicants with lived experience in the child welfare system or homelessness, BIPOC applicants, and applicants who identify as LGBTQ are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additionally, Holy Cross Services acknowledges the studies indicating applicants of color and women applicants may be less likely than others to apply for a job without meeting 100% of the preferred qualifications. If you are passionate about this work and meet the minimum requirements, your application is welcomed.

• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work or a related human services field and one years of experience in a child welfare agency, a child caring institution, or in an agency performing a child welfare function and 1 year of experience as a social worker in an agency, or a child caring institution, or in an agency in a child welfare function.

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• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work or a related human services field and 4 years of experience as a social service worker, 2 years of which in a child welfare agency, a child caring institution, or in an agency performing a child welfare function.
  • Accepted fields of study: Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences; Education; Community Development; Law Enforcement; Forensic Psychology; Gerontology; Special Education; Education of the emotionally disturbed; Education of the Gifted; Behavioral Science; Community Services; Counseling (Psychology); Criminal Justice (Administration); Early Childhood Studies; Family Ecology; Family Life Education (Spring Arbor University); Family Studies; Family land/or Child Development; Guidance/School Counseling; Human Development and Family Studies (Michigan State University); Human Services; Psychology; Social Work; Sociology.
• Must show completion of Child Welfare Pre-Service Institute training
• Able to meet State “Good Moral Character” guidelines.
• Valid and current Driver’s License