Foster Care Worker - Southeast Michigan

Foster Care Worker - Southeast Michigan Samaritas - 2.8 Detroit, MI Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Qualifications Driver's License Bachelor's degree Full Job Description At Samaritas, we ask you to join us - to "Be The Rock That Starts The Ripple". A ripple of transformation in the individual lives of the 15,000 people we help each year, and a ripple of positive change throughout our community. Our team is growing at Samaritas! We are seeking more Rocks to join our team. We are always looking for additional employees who want to make a big impact and have a lot of fun doing so as part of an enthusiastic, collaborative team. We want you to be our rock! We walk with people in need, offering hope and compassion while upholding their dignity, advocating for equality and justice, and seeking creative solutions with those who place their trust in us. For a Samaritas video preview please click on our video link: https://vimeo.com/344133081 Provides social work and case management services for assigned cases, in accordance with all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Duties and 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. Job Qualifications Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related human service field. Licensed by the State of Michigan preferred. Experience One year experience in child welfare, preferred. Additional Work Requirements 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. #socialwork #childwelfare #humanservices #youth #mentoring #counseling #placement