Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States · On-site
$45k–$54k/yr
Position Summary The Foster Care Specialist position is responsible for working within the child welfare arena to find permanency for children residing in foster care. This person will work with children, caregivers, bir…
Skills: Conflict Resolution, Case Management, Engagement Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States · On-site
$72k–$88k/yr
Position Summary The Unaccompanied Children (UC) Transitional Foster Care (TFC) Lead Medical Coordinator is primarily responsible for overseeing health services as well as coordinating the provision of timely, appropriat…
Skills: Care Coordination, Health Administration, Medical Record Management, Triage, Clinical Care
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$20/hr
Position Summary As an Unaccompanied Children (UC) Transitional Foster Care (TFC) Case Manager, this position is primarily responsible for providing casework and supportive services to children in foster care, foster fam…
Skills: Casework, Youth Supervision, Crisis Intervention, Bilingual Spanish, Patient Advocacy
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$20/hr
Position Summary The Visitation Specialist provides supportive services to the Child Welfare cases under the direction of the Supervisor. This position transports children and biological parents to necessary appointments…
Skills: Client Transportation, Visit Supervision, Case Documentation, Time Management, Conflict Management
Oshtemo Charter Township, Michigan, United States · On-site
Position Summary This position will supervise MiFamily Together (MFT) program staff which provides flexible services that meet families where they are. MFT fosters meaningful engagement and provides tailored support to h…
Skills: Supervision, Motivational Interviewing, Crisis Intervention, Case Documentation, Budget Monitoring
Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States · On-site
$55k–$65k/yr
Position Summary The Sexual Abuse Prevention Treatment Therapist is to be responsible for direct provision of therapy, counseling and educational services within the scope of their licensure or certification within the B…
Skills: Therapy, Counseling, Diagnostic Assessments, Case Coordination, Crisis Intervention
Holland, Michigan, United States · On-site
Position Summary The Family Skills Services is an in-home program for families that are at risk of having their children removed from their home due to abuse and/or neglect in Ottawa County. This program provides guidanc…
Skills: Conflict Resolution, Family Planning, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Assessment
Muskegon, Michigan, United States · On-site
Position Summary The Domestic Violence Informed Parenting and Support Program (DV-IPSP) Worker provides services including assessment, safety planning, intervention meetings, education, collaboration, role-modeling, demo…
Skills: Crisis Intervention, Safety Planning, Case Management, Family Counseling, Assessment
Big Rapids, Michigan, United States · On-site
$20/hr
Position Summary The MiFamily Together (MFT) Parent Partner is an individual who has had previously opened child protective services (CPS) or foster care case with successful case closure and responsible for working with…
Skills: Case Management, Family Advocacy, Crisis Intervention, Parent Coaching, Community Outreach
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States · On-site
Position Summary The MiFamily Together (MFT) Parent Partner is an individual who has had previously opened child protective services (CPS) or foster care case with successful case closure and responsible for working with…
Skills: Case Management, Family Advocacy, Parent Coaching, Crisis Intervention, Community Outreach
Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States · On-site
Position Summary The MiFamily Together (MFT) Parent Partner is an individual who has had previously opened child protective services (CPS) or foster care case with successful case closure and responsible for working with…
Skills: Case Management, Parent Coaching, Family Advocacy, Crisis Intervention, Resource Coordination
Stanton, Michigan, United States · On-site
Position Summary The MiFamily Together (MFT) Parent Partner is an individual who has had previously opened child protective services (CPS) or foster care case with successful case closure and responsible for working with…
Skills: Case Management, Parent Coaching, Family Advocacy, Crisis Intervention, Community Outreach
Holland, Michigan, United States · On-site
Position Summary The MiFamily Together (MFT) Parent Partner is an individual who has had previously opened child protective services (CPS) or foster care case with successful case closure and responsible for working with…
Skills: Case Management, Family Advocacy, Parent Coaching, Crisis Intervention, Community Outreach
Ludington, Michigan, United States · On-site
Position Summary The MiFamily Together (MFT) Parent Partner is an individual who has had previously opened child protective services (CPS) or foster care case with successful case closure and responsible for working with…
Skills: Case Management, Parental Coaching, Family Advocacy, Crisis Intervention, Community Outreach
Oshtemo Charter Township, Michigan, United States · On-site
Position Summary The MiFamily Together (MFT) Parent Partner is an individual who has had previously opened child protective services (CPS) or foster care case with successful case closure and responsible for working with…
Skills: Case Management, Family Advocacy, Crisis Intervention, Parent Coaching, Community Outreach
White Cloud, Michigan, United States · On-site
Position Summary The MiFamily Together (MFT) Parent Partner is an individual who has had previously opened child protective services (CPS) or foster care case with successful case closure and responsible for working with…
Skills: Case Management, Family Advocacy, Crisis Intervention, Community Outreach, Parent Coaching
Oshtemo Charter Township, Michigan, United States · On-site
Position Summary The MiFamily Together (MFT) Parent Partner is an individual who has had previously opened child protective services (CPS) or foster care case with successful case closure and responsible for working with…
Skills: Case Management, Family Advocacy, Crisis Intervention, Parent Coaching, Community Outreach
Muskegon, Michigan, United States · On-site
Position Summary The MiFamily Together (MFT) Parent Partner is an individual who has had previously opened child protective services (CPS) or foster care case with successful case closure and responsible for working with…
Skills: Case Management, Parent Coaching, Advocacy, Crisis Intervention, Community Outreach
Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States · On-site
Position Summary The MiFamily Together (MFT) Parent Partner is an individual who has had previously opened child protective services (CPS) or foster care case with successful case closure and responsible for working with…
Skills: Case Management, Parent Coaching, Family Advocacy, Crisis Intervention, Resource Connection
Stanton, Michigan, United States · On-site
Position Summary The MiFamily Together (MFT) Parent Partner is an individual who has had previously opened child protective services (CPS) or foster care case with successful case closure and responsible for working with…
Skills: Case Management, Parent Coaching, Advocacy, Crisis Intervention, Resource Coordination
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States • On-site
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The Foster Care Specialist manages a caseload of foster children and families to establish permanency goals. This involves coordinating services with birth parents, caregivers, and the courts while providing emergency placement support.
A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or a related human services field is required. Candidates should have at least three years of related experience, preferably in child welfare.
The Foster Care Specialist position is responsible for working within the child welfare arena to find permanency for children residing in foster care. This person will work with children, caregivers, birth parents, the Courts, and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to collaborate and create a permanency goal most appropriate for each child.
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.
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.
Education:
A Bachelor's Degree in social Work, sociology, psychology or a human service related area as specified by MSA and BCAL rules.
Experience:
A minimum of three years of related experience in the field of Human Service, Child Welfare experience preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
none required.
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
Providing Help. Creating Hope.
Each day, Catholic Charities West Michigan works to feed the hungry, counsel those who struggle, and build strong families throughout West Michigan and beyond serving thousands of individuals each year with over 50 programs. We work to help change the lives of those most in need. We seek to improve the lives of our clients and empower them to achieve their goals. We seek to create a nurturing and safe family environment for both children and adults as well as improve our community through outreach.
Offices: Administration, 360 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, US · 1095 Third St, Muskegon, MI 49441, US · 40 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, US · 303 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, M 49503, US · 806 Hastings St, Traverse City, Michigan 49686, US
Providing Help. Creating Hope.
Each day, Catholic Charities West Michigan works to feed the hungry, counsel those who struggle, and build strong families throughout West Michigan and beyond serving thousands of individuals each year with over 50 programs. We work to help change the lives of those most in need. We seek to improve the lives of our clients and empower them to achieve their goals. We seek to create a nurturing and safe family environment for both children and adults as well as improve our community through outreach.
Offices: Administration, 360 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, US · 1095 Third St, Muskegon, MI 49441, US · 40 Jefferson SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, US · 303 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, M 49503, US · 806 Hastings St, Traverse City, Michigan 49686, US
