Responsible for the day to day functioning of direct child welfare (foster care, adoption and/or licensing) workers. Provide clinical supervision and performance support.

Annual Salary Range: $49,840.00-$55,840.00

$3,750.00 signing bonus- paid out in three increments over an 18-month period with the first increment paid on the first full paycheck following employment start date given you have 3 years previous experience in Foster Care

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$7,500.00 signing bonus- paid out in three increments over an 18-month period with the first increment paid on the first full paycheck following employment start date given you have 1 year previous experience as a Child Welfare (Foster Care) Supervisor and are CWTI trained and certified.

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.

Some of the perks working as a Foster Care Supervisor:

• Hybrid remote working after initial training
• Supportive and Team Orientated Work Climate
• Professional Development
• Employee Referral Program
• Total rewards package
• Employee Assistance Program

A typical day in the life as a Foster Care Supervisor:

• Provide direct staff with direct clinical supervision
• Reviews reports for policy, contract and department compliance
• Provides direct staff with essential verbal and written communication
• Compiling data for contractual requirements
• Coordinates services with staff and families
• Participates in on-call placements and emergency services
• Drives and transports as needed

What are we looking for?

• Ability to support and promote a positive work culture
• Ability to problem solve and prioritize many time sensitive tasks
• Ability to prepare reports, maintain records, and collect and evaluate client data.
• Ability to read and interpret data
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to relate to diverse populations and cultures while communicating with clients and the public in a courteous and effective manner
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment
• Ability to meet requirements of all contracts, licensing regulations and State/Federal oversight

Responsible for the day to day functioning of direct child welfare (foster care, adoption and/or licensing) workers. Provide clinical supervision and performance support.

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

• A Bachelor Degree through an accredited college/university and three years Foster Care experience is required.
• A Master Degree and three years Child Welfare experience preferred.

Experience:

• Master Degree preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• CWTI Certification preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does have supervisory responsibilities.

Our Mission

In the spirit of our Catholic tradition, we lead our diverse communities with hope and compassion by offering innovative, collaborative programs. Through our team of highly trained employees, dedicated volunteers and generous community, we deliver the highest quality social services.

Our Vision

Following in the footsteps of Christ, we are the leaders in empowering people to achieve their God given potential by providing help and creating hope.

Our Values

• Compassion
• Collaboration
• Compliance
• Service to All People
• Sanctity of All Life

CCWM is an equal opportunity employer, subject to all federal and state laws as applicable to a religious Agency

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,500.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Bachelor's OR Masters Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Education, Social Science or a related field?

Experience:

• Foster Care: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CWTI certification (Required)

Work Location: In person