Families Together Building Solutions Worker

Catholic Charities West Michigan • Grand Rapids, MI

103d • $17 - $20

About The Position

The Families Together Building Solutions (FTBS) Program is a short-term, in-home strength based solution-focused counseling, family preservation program for children and families referred by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Families have multiple problems and are in need of consistent and ongoing services which will enable them to significantly improve family functioning. The FTBS Program will provide a wide range of moderately intensive, solution-focused services to the family. Services take place in the family home. The FTBS Program provides up to 90 days of services, with an extension up to an additional 90 days. Assists in the development of service plans and coordinates services with the DHHS referring worker.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field is required.
• A minimum of one year of field experience with children and families with multiple problems and the overall ability to relate to and engage with the families.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s Degree in social work preferred.
• Knowledge of brief, solution focused therapy and strength based solution focused intervention strategies.
• Knowledge of local resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide In-home strength based training and education services to children and parents.
• Develops Service plans for families in collaboration with referral source.
• Develops emergency and safety plans for families of crisis or risk at harm to children.
• Completes necessary documentation and follow ups.
• Participates in sessions, reviews and meetings.

Benefits

• Hourly Wage: $17.31-$20.06

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees