Family Support Worker

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category
Family Support Worker

Description

Position:

Position: Family Support Worker

Hourly Range $15.00-$18.00

Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Full Time and Part Time Positions available!

This is a professional position that provides case management of assigned caseload working with assigned Agency consumers, their families, and the foster families. This position also provides instructive counseling activities, assisting with treatment goals, and placement planning and care in compliance with the requirements of applicable local, state, and federal regulatory and/or other accrediting agencies.

The Ennis Center for Children has been in operation since 1978 and has helped numerous children throughout the state of Michigan! Approximately 10,000 children in Michigan are involved in the child welfare system. Do you find yourself driven to help those children achieve lasting permanence? Are you an energetic and kind person, who wants to change the world one family at a time? The Ennis Center for Children is the place for you!

Qualifications (required at time of offer) :

• • High school diploma or GED.
  • Prior experience working with consumers in a social-services setting preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
  • Reliable transportation.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, with "regular "business hours set by the Agency.
  • Satisfaction of all employment eligibility and Agency hiring requirements.

Responsibilities (illustrative and not intended as inclusive; specific responsibilities may vary) :

• Ensures accurate, professional, and timely completion of all paperwork as required.
• Coordinates or provides timely services and casework needs to all assigned Agency consumers, families, and foster families as required by Program-specific procedures, applicable contract terms, and/or applicable local, state, and federal regulatory and/or other accrediting agencies.
• Monitors and provides necessary services to Agency consumers, families, and foster families. Coordinates treatment services with appropriate local, state, or federal agencies and/or community resources.
• Attends, conducts, or participates in all case conferences, hearings, assessments, home visits, etc. as required.
• Immediately apprise the appropriate Agency personnel of any potential emergency situation (supervisor and/or Program Director).
• Provides other Agency-related duties as assigned.

Core Responsibilities (required of all Agency employees) :

• Promotes a positive working environment within the Agency.
• Maintains professional and respectful demeanor with Agency employees, consumers, visitors, and the public.
• Actively participates in training, staff meetings, and Agency activities as required.
• Participates in special projects or additional assignments as required.
• Complies with the Agency's Employment Policies & Procedures and Standards of Conduct.
• Maintains as confidential all matters related to Agency affairs and refrains from internal and external discussions related to any employee, consumer, financial, or administrative issue except as required as part of job performance.

Benefits:

Part Time

• Holiday Pay
• 72 Hours of PTO

Full-Time/Part-Time
Part-Time

Position
Family Support Worker

Location
Waterford


This position is currently accepting applications.