Foster Care Specialist

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Foster Care Specialist

Location:

Kalamazoo, MI

Description:

Position: Foster Care Specialist- Kalamazoo Full-Time Position with a $500 sign on bonus upon hire! Join our supportive team environment! Family & Children Services Video Be a Source of Hope Family & Children Services has been a source of hope for our community's most vulnerable citizens for more than since 1903. This hope is embodied in our mission "to support, strengthen, and preserve the safety, well-being, and dignity of children, individuals, and families" and is delivered every day by our dedicated, experienced, and compassionate staff members. We're looking for people who want to join us and be a source of hope. That hope could be you. SUMMARY Provide direct service to legal families, foster children and their licensed or unlicensed caregivers. Includes transporting clients, overseeing parenting time, assisting in case related activities on an as needed basis. Involves case management, assessment of family situations, court appearances, conducting Family Team Meetings, service planning and documentation, report writing and provision with a team approach. Incumbent will have the opportunity to work a hybid 'office/work-from-home' schedule. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the agency's program and business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those described below. Exemplifies and adheres to the Agency Values of Respect, Integrity, Service and Empowerment. Provides direct service to the child(ren)'s legal family, the children and their caregivers that demonstrates functionally specific knowledge/implementation of skills/interventions to fulfill program objectives. Provide out-of-office service in clients' homes and/or community settings in non-structured, unpredictable situations. Provide transportation as needed. Document all case related activity in the case file and the State database. Participate in foster parent recruitment and retention activities. Participate with the Adoption Specialist in preparing the child(ren) for adoption and working with adoptive parents. Works on COA related directives for Foster Care. This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support 1) culturally competent, recovery-based practices; 2) person-centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual, who defines his/her own life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and 3) a trauma informed culture to aid individuals in their recovery process. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have excellent clinical and engagement skills Strong communication skills and ability to understand, motivate and/or influence people and an awareness of the importance of cultural difference within service population. Must present a professional appearance and a friendly manner Must be dependable and punctual Be courteous and personable when dealing with the public Be self-directed, willing to take initiative, organized and detail-oriented Respect and maintain confidentiality of those served by Family & Children Services Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word and Excel Must be able to transport clients in employee-provided vehicle; must have a valid driver's license. Must be able to visually assess the safety of the environment and the physical well-being of children in the home. Must be able to climb stairs and enter home environments that may be cluttered or present other physical obstacles. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor degree in a Human Services field required. Two (2) years related training/experience in working with families involved in the child welfare system, general understanding of childhood development. Communication skills and ability to understand motivate and/or influence people and an awareness of the importance of cultural differences within service populations. Ability to understand, demonstrate and apply the Agency's workplace values: Respect Integrity Service Empowerment Lived experience with behavioral health issues is desired. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid Driver's License. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents, such as procedure manuals, and to write routine reports and correspondence is required. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to staff, service recipients, and foster and adoptive parents required. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk and carry infants in car seats and assist youth into car seats. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to travel to all areas within the service area. Must be able to transport clients in own vehicle; this includes adult clients and their children. Ability to drive own vehicle and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license and vehicle insurance that meets agency requirements is required for this role. Ability to drive during the day or evening, and in varied weather conditions, is required for this role. Home visits are often made during evening hours as required to meet family need. A small percentage of home visits may need to be made on weekends. Status: Exempt (Salary), Full Time: $39,520 to $49,920, base rate pay plus a program incentive rate, commensurate with qualifications and experience; plus a $500 sign on bonus at hire!!! Benefits: Benefits Package including health insurance, dental, vision, generous Paid Time Off, 9 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday, life insurance, 401k with agency match, free Employee Assistance Program, etc. Mileage is reimbursed for driving for this position. Family & Children Services is an E qual Opportunity Employer Additional Video Links: https://fcsource.org/video/Foster-Care-Kalamazoo-Need-video-4.22.mp4 https://fcsource.org/video/foster-care-become/What_Makes_Family__Children_Services_Special_4-10-21.mp4 https://fcsource.org/video/foster-care-become/Whats_It_Like_Working_With_a_Childs_Biological_Family_4-10-21.mp4 Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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