Are you a SOCIAL WORKER (or have a degree in a related field) looking for a rewarding and impactful career opportunity? Our licensing supervisor and her team are on the hunt for a compassionate person-centric child welfare professional to join our foster care team in Detroit Some duties include coordinating and participating in recruitment, training, licensing, and investigation activities of foster care homes for children and families. NEW WAGES and rewarding work await you. Check us out! 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 pay rate of $43,888.00
What's In It For You
Some of the benefits you may receive are:
Full Time/Part Time
Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employmentCompany paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee) Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133% Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals Awesome Employee DiscountsUKG Wallet - Pre-Pay OptionsPlus, many more benefits Retirement Plan (403b) – ContributionsAwesome Employee DiscountsUKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options _________________________________________________________________________________Coordinates and participates in the recruitment, training, licensing, and investigation activities of foster care homes for children and families in the community assigned, in accordance with all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
Devise, implement and evaluate strategies and recruitment plan to assure adequate foster homes in accordance with program, organization and contractual requirements and standards. Develop and maintain current contact file with recruitment sources, prospective foster home data files and mailing lists. Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with religious/community groups and key individuals to increase their awareness of the need for foster parents, and organization services. In coordination with communications and planning department, develop and circulate promotional materials. Make regular press releases to public media sources and presentations when requested to promote foster care awareness and recruitment under the direction of the director. Plan and conduct regular orientation meetings and pre-service training with prospective foster parents. Complete original home study for all new foster parent applicants. Complete annual and renewal license assessments, and all licensing actions related to changes in foster home within prescribed timeframes. Complete investigations of all complaints against foster families in a thorough and timely manner; provide written reports to appropriate parties and regulatory agencies. Provide on-going training and consultation for foster parents. Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of recruitment strategies; maintain statistical data related to service delivery outcomes and measurements; provide reports and data as requested. _________________________________________________________________________________Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.State of Michigan Licensed Social Worker preferred.
Experience
Experience in child welfare preferred.
Additional Work Requirements
May be required to work extended and weekend hours. Unrestricted Michigan driver’s license with good driving record. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance.#socialwork #childwelfare #socialservices
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