Enhanced Foster Care Specialist

Position Summary

The Enhanced Foster Care Specialist position is responsible for the day to day functioning of the Enhanced Foster Care program.

Annual Salary Range: $45,000.00 - $53,800.00

$3,750.00 signing bonus- paid out in three increments over an 18-month period with the first increment paid on the first full paycheck following employment start date.

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$5,000.00 signing bonus- paid out in three increments over an 18-month period given you have previous experience in Foster Care and are CWTI trained and certified.   First increment paid on the first full paycheck following employment start date.

Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives?

If you’ve got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the community, then we’ve got the right opportunity for you.

About Catholic Charities West Michigan

Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) 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.

• CCWM is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
• CCWM encourages persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths to apply for employment.

Essentials Duties and 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 to ensure appropriate services are being implemented and appropriately utilized
• 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

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to support and promote a positive work culture
• Ability to problem solve and prioritize many time sensitive tasks
• Ability to prepare reports, maintain records, and collect and evaluate client data
• Ability to read and interpret data
• 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
• Ability to meet requirements of all contracts, licensing regulations and State/Federal oversight

Recommended Employment Qualifications

Education:

• A Bachelor's Degree in social Work, sociology, psychology or a human service related area as specified by MSA and BCAL rules is required.
• A Master's Degree in a human services field is preferred.

Experience:

• At least two (2) years 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.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• CWTI Certification
• State of Michigan Social Work licensure is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Our Mission

Inspired by the Church's social teachings, Catholic Charities West Michigan fosters individuals and families to flourish by providing help and creating hope.

Our Vision

Catholic Charities West Michigan is called to create a just and compassionate community where all people can achieve their divine purpose.

Our Values

• Sanctity of All Life
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Respect
• Equity

CCWM is an equal opportunity employer, subject to all federal and state laws as applicable to a religious Agency.

Salary : $45,000 - $53,800