Foster Care Specialist

Spectrum Human Services•Southfield, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Child & Family Services is looking for a passionate, dedicated Foster Care Specialist to join our Southfield team. This role is crucial for our mission, providing intensive, family-centered casework to birth parents, foster parents, and children navigating the journey toward reunification or permanent placement. The Foster Care Specialist will share their unique strengths with families who have experienced trauma, helping them grow and providing opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

Hold a bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Sociology, or a related human services field.
Understand child welfare laws and believe in a strength-based, solution-focused approach to treatment.
Have a valid Michigan Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and the required vehicle insurance to meet families where they are.
Comfortable working a non-traditional schedule, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of your families.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working with families and strong assessment skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure the well-being of every child on your caseload, responding to family crises whenever they arise to maintain safety and stability.
Educate and model essential skills in parenting, communication, and household management to strengthen overall family functioning.
Represent our agency at court hearings, providing expert testimony and recommendations to ensure the legal system works in the best interest of the child.
Make referrals for specialized treatment and collaborate with licensing and clinical staff as the primary navigator for a family's success.
Participate in a 24/7 crisis response system, ensuring birth and foster families are never alone during their toughest moments.