Foster Care Team Lead
About The Position
The Foster Care Team Lead mentors and trains new staff and provides support and consultation to other Foster Care Specialists at the Grand Rapids site. The role includes attending court, Family Team Meetings, case conferences, educational meetings, and other appropriate meetings with staff. The Team Lead carries a caseload of seven cases and provides peer supervision, training, and consultation when a supervisor is unavailable. The position does not have management or direct-report supervisory responsibilities. The annual salary range is $49,000.00–$56,359.13. A $5,000 signing bonus is offered to candidates who are CWTI trained and certified, paid in three event increments over 18 months. Catholic Charities West Michigan is a community-based agency serving Western Michigan through family preservation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach programs. The agency promotes a diverse workforce and a work environment where staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness, and encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds and faiths.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field.
- At least two years of experience working as a foster care case worker at a child placing agency.
- CWTI foster care training.
- MI-Team Training.
- Ability to travel.
- Knowledge of community resources in multiple counties.
- Knowledge of court expectations in multiple counties.
- Knowledge of DHHS and WMPC policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of CCWM policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of DCWL rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of COA standards.
Responsibilities
- Mentor and train new staff.
- Attend meetings with staff.
- Carry a caseload of seven cases.
- Attend court with staff.
- Provide consultation and direction to staff when a supervisor is unavailable.
- Attend supervisory training (CWTI).
- Meet with the supervisory team as requested.
- Provide feedback to the supervisory team regarding new staff performance.
- Lead peer supervision meetings.
- Serve as the Educational Point of Contact and attend educational meetings with staff when necessary.
Benefits
- $5,000 signing bonus for CWTI-trained and certified candidates, paid in three event increments over 18 months.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
