Foster Care Case Manager - Ann Arbor Area
About The Position
🌟 Make a Difference in Children’s Lives! 🌟 Do you have a 🎓 Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related human services field ? 💙 Are you passionate about supporting families and helping children thrive? Join our team as a Foster Care Worker in our Ann Arbor office and play a vital role in strengthening parent-child relationships. Why You’ll Love This Role: ✅Work directly with families to create positive change. ✅Be part of a mission-driven team that values your expertise. 💰Bonus of up to $7,500 for CWTI-trained professionals! 👉 Ready to make an impact? Apply today and start your journey toward a rewarding career! Welcome to Samaritas Nation! Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides. APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve! This position has a salary starting at $47,000 per year with comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related human service field.
- One year experience in child welfare, preferred.
- Participate in a system of 24 hour availability to clients, foster and adoptive parents, as required.
- Unrestricted valid driver’s license with good driving record.
- Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed by the State of Michigan preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assume primary responsibility for all cases on assigned caseload.
- Provide a range of case management, including social casework, engagement, mentoring, and community referral.
- Collect, assess and document appropriate data and client progress.
- Assume responsibility for and complete documentation, reports, statistics, and assignments within required time frames and as required.
- Work collaboratively with referral sources, agencies, institutions and individuals who have pertinent roles in client’s life situation.
- Prepare for and attend all scheduled court hearings on assigned caseload.
- Take primary responsibility for intake and initial placement services for all newly referred cases.
- Coordinate placement arrangements with caregivers, including transportation of children as needed.
- Provide more intensive supportive casework services to child, birth family, and caregiver during initial placement and replacement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
