Foster Care Worker - Saginaw Office (Genesee County & Surrounding Areas) (65359)

ATTENTION: This position reports to Saginaw Office:

1030 N. River Rd., Saginaw, MI 48609

BE THE ANCHOR OF HOPE AND CHANGE AT HOLY CROSS SERVICES

Working for Holy Cross Services isn't just a job; it's a mission! We are committed to the safety, stability, and joy of family, and that commitment extends to our workplace culture. Our work is family-focused, and so are our benefits. Holy Cross Services offers a competitive benefits package that supports employee well-being and work-life balance. Full-time and part-time employees receive paid time off in addition to Earned Sick Time. Temporary On-Call (TOC) workers are eligible for Earned Sick Time as required by applicable law.

Position Overview:

Provides case management services to children/youth in care and their families with the goal of achieving permanency. Will work with children/youth and families in creating treatment goals in pursuit of permanency. Provides outreach assistance by coordinating connections with schools, courts, referring agency and other service providers. Prepares comprehensive reports, court reports and provides court room testimony. Provides support, assistance, and consultation to foster families. Provides case management and life skill instruction for youth placed in independent living programs.

Responsibilities:

• Provides case management services to children/youth and their families, as deemed appropriate, with the goal of achieving permanency.
• Provides outreach assistance by coordinating connections with schools, courts, referring agencies and other service providers.
• Conducts monthly face to face home visits with children, foster parents, and relative caregivers. Will meet with biological families as required by policy. Conducts monthly face-to-face home visits with all youth in independent living.
• Completes comprehensive, accurate and professional individualized service plans, court reports, home studies and other documents as required per policy. Will attend court and provide testimony as to the assessments in each report.
• Implements Mi-TEAM practices in daily activities including teaming, engagement, assessment and mentoring.
• Will perform job duties in accordance with MDHHS policy, licensing, contractual standards, CARF and agency policy and procedures.
• Provides supportive services that fosters life skill development and independence for youth in independent living programs.
• Will maintain a caseload of up to 13 clients.
• Coordinates parenting time and sibling visitation. May be required to supervise.
• Facilitates family team meetings as required.
• Encourage engagement of client's connections with extended support systems, families, and service providers.
• Will be required to travel, and transport clients and their families as needed.
• Explores relative placement options for children in foster care.
• Meets with direct supervisor at a minimum of once per month to review caseload, performance improvement plans, training needs as well as other needs the worker may have.
• Provides 24-hour crisis on-call availability to clients and family on a rotating basis.
• Will attend staff meetings and all other mandatory trainings as required by HCS.
• May be required to work shifts (only applicable for those covering the independent living plus program).
• Maintains a flexible working schedule to accommodate the needs of families.
• Will be provided with training opportunities to encourage development and support of professional growth.
• Responsible for teaching, modeling, practicing, supporting, and articulating the Agency's treatment philosophy.
• Performs other duties related to the essential duties of the position and within the individual's capabilities as assigned by one's supervisor.

Benefits:

Full-Time Employees Employer-Funded Benefits

• Health Insurance for employees and their family members
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Paid Time Off, including:
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • All-Purpose Leave (APL)
  • Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) Leave
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution

Optional Employee-Paid Benefits (Group Rates)

• Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Voluntary Life Insurance (self, spouse, children)
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
• College Tuition Rewards Program
• Identity Protection
• Pet Insurance

JOIN OUR TEAM & HELP BRING HOPE TO MICHIGAN FAMILIES!

About Holy Cross Services

Holy Cross Services (HCS) is a faith-based nonprofit grounded in Catholic and Judeo-Christian values. Since 1948, we have been committed to serving Michigan's most vulnerable children, adults, and families with dignity, compassion, and excellence. Our mission is to bring hope, promote change, and help people live free, healthy, and productive lives-regardless of their religious or non-religious beliefs.

We are proud to be a trauma-informed, inclusive, and values-driven organization, guided by our core principles of Trust, Respect, Responsibility, Care, and Connection and our commitment to Justice, Advocacy, Dignity, Excellence, and Service (JADES).

Equal Opportunity

HCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We hire and promote based on merit, competence, and qualifications, and we do not discriminate on the basis of any factor protected by law.

Faith-Based Commitment

As a Catholic/Judeo-Christian organization, our mission is deeply rooted in faith. However, we serve and employ people of all backgrounds and beliefs. While we don't require staff to be Catholic, we do ask that all employees respect and support our mission, values, and faith-based foundation in their professional roles. Religious participation is never a condition of service or employment.

We welcome your application if you share our passion for service and meet the minimum job qualifications-even if you don't meet every preferred requirement.

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following:
  • Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences; Education; Community Development; Law Enforcement; Forensic Psychology; Gerontology; Special Education; Education of the emotionally disturbed; Education of the gifted; Behavioral Science; Community Services; Counseling (Psychology); Criminal Justice (Administration); Early Childhood Studies; Family Ecology; Family Life Education (Spring Arbor University); Family Studies; Family land/or Child Development; Guidance/School Counseling; Human Development and Family Studies (Michigan State University); Human Services; Psychology; Social Work; Sociology

OR

• Bachelor's degree of another major with at least 30 semester credits in one or a combination of the approved degrees. Experience working in child welfare is preferred.
• Lived experience with the child welfare system and/or experienced child abuse strongly preferred.
• Meet State Good Moral Character guidelines.
• Valid and Current Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

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