Position Details

　　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 Lansing. 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 is a FULL TIME ROLE that pays $41,600 annually.

　　What's In It For You

　　Some of the benefits you may receive are:

　　Full Time/Part TimeCompetitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment

　　Company 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 Discounts

　　UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options

　　Plus, many more benefits

　　Retirement Plan (403b) – Contributions

　　Awesome Employee Discounts

　　UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options

　　Job Summary

　　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.

　　K nowledge Skills and Abilities

　　Ability to operate with minimal direct supervision.

　　Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize work projects and tasks.

　　Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define situations involving several variables.

　　Ability to read, write and speak English effectively both verbally and in writing. Effective public speaking to large or small groups of individuals. Ability to prepare business letters, reports and summaries using prescribed format and conforming to rules of punctuation, grammar, and diction.

　　Ability to work within complex social systems and coordinate resources as they apply to client needs.

　　Thorough knowledge of child development, personality, family life, parenting, and ethnicity.

　　Ability to employ social brokering, advocating, and mobilizing individuals and groups.

　　Ability to gather information from clients and incorporate relevant information in assessing and prioritizing needs of families.

　　Ability to apply counseling techniques with individuals and groups.

　　Ability to work in team relationships with other professionals from varied community groups, agencies and disciplines.

　　Ability to maintain a helping role and intervenes appropriately to meet service goals.

　　Ability to deal constructively and appropriately with client apathy, hostility, resistance and anger.

　　Ability to express empathy and compassion towards persons served.

　　Demonstrates cultural and ethnic sensitivity.

　　Able to utilize various computer software applications.

　　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.

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　　Samaritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Samaritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled (https://careers-samaritas.icims.com/connect?back=intro&findajob=1&in_iframe=1&hashed=-435624383)

　　Requisition Number2024-10304

　　Employee TypeFull-Time

　　Hours Per Pay Period80

　　ShiftDay

　　Work Hours8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

　　Weekends and/or Holidays RequiredNo

　　On Call RequiredYes

　　Position LocationUS-MI-Lansing