Foster Care Team Lead

Position Summary This position is responsible to provide mentoring and training new staff. The position also provides support and consultation to other Foster Care Specialists in the Grand Rapids site, including attending court, Family Team Meetings, case conferences, educational meetings, and other meetings as deemed appropriate. The Team Leader will carry a caseload of seven cases. Annual Salary Range: $49,000.00 - $56,359.13 $5,000.00 signingbonus - CWTI Trained and Certified (Paid in three event increments over 18 months ) Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives? If you’ve got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the community, then we’ve got the right opportunity for you. About Catholic Charities West Michigan Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) is a community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan and offering a variety of services in family preservation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach. CCWM is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. CCWM encourages persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths to apply for employment. Essentials Duties and Responsibilities Mentor and train new staff Attend meetings with staff Carry a caseload of 7 cases Attend court with staff Provide consultation/direction to staff when supervisor is unavailable Attend supervisory training-CWTI Meet with supervisory team as requested Provide feedback to supervisory team regarding new staff performance Lead Peer Supervision meetings Be the Educational Point of Contact and attend Educational meetings with staff when necessary Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to travel Knowledge of community resources in multiple counties Knowledge of court expectations in multiple counties Knowledgeable of DHHS and WMPC policy/procedures Knowledgeable of CCWM policies/procedures Knowledge of DCWL rules and regulations Knowledge of COA standards Recommended Employment Qualifications Education: A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in the Human Services field is required. Experience: A minimum of 2 years prior work experience working in a child placing agency as a foster care case worker is required. Professional Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: This position requires CWTI foster care, and MI-Team Training. Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have management or supervisory responsibilities of direct reports, however they provide Peer supervision/training/consultation when supervisor is unavailable. Our Mission Inspired by the Church's social teachings, Catholic Charities West Michigan fosters individuals and families to flourish by providing help and creating hope. Our Vision Catholic Charities West Michigan is called to create a just and compassionate community where all people can achieve their divine purpose. Our Values Sanctity of All Life Compassion Integrity Respect Equity CCWM is an equal opportunity employer, subject to all federal and state laws as applicable to a religious Agency. #J-18808-Ljbffr Catholic Charities West Michigan