Foster Care Specialist - Saginaw
About The Position
Spectrum Human Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Foster Care Specialist to provide case management and support services to children, birth families, and foster/adoptive families. The role helps ensure child safety, promote family stability, coordinate community resources, facilitate reunification efforts, and advocate for families through child welfare and court systems. The specialist manages foster care cases, develops individualized service plans, conducts home visits and family assessments, provides crisis intervention and ongoing family support, and coordinates services with schools, courts, healthcare providers, and community partners. The role also includes maintaining documentation and court reports, transporting youth and families as needed, and participating in court hearings and multidisciplinary team meetings. The position requires comprehensive background, driving record, fingerprinting, and medical clearances. A flexible schedule, including evenings and occasional weekends, is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Human Services, or a related field.
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and occasional weekends.
- Comprehensive background, driving record, fingerprinting, and medical clearances required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children and families preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage foster care cases and develop individualized service plans.
- Conduct home visits and family assessments.
- Provide crisis intervention and ongoing family support.
- Coordinate services with schools, courts, healthcare providers, and community partners.
- Maintain accurate documentation and court reports.
- Transport youth and families as needed.
- Participate in court hearings and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Advocate for families through child welfare and court systems and support reunification efforts.
Benefits
- BCBS medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- 403(b) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Mileage reimbursement
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Job Type
Full-time
