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Foster Care Licensing Worker - Grayling

Holy Cross Services

Gaylord, MI | Full Time

$50k-63k (estimate)

6 Months Ago

Foster Care Licensing Worker - Grayling

$50k-63k (estimate)

Full Time | Social & Legal Services 6 Months Ago

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Holy Cross Services is Hiring a Foster Care Licensing Worker - Grayling Near Gaylord, MI

Licensing Worker

Full Time | Gaylord

Annual Salary: $39,520

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 believe in the safety and joy of family. Our work is family-focused, as are our benefits: Holy Cross offers free health insurance for our employees ANDtheir family members.

Position Overview:

Will assist the program supervisor with implementation of the recruitment and retention plans for foster homes. Certifies foster homes according to Department of Child Welfare Licensing (DCWL) standards. Responsible for training and development plans of foster parents. Will be required to complete special evaluations as well as support to assist foster parents in becoming compliant with DCWL standards.

Responsibilities:

Recruit new foster families. Develops short/long term recruitment goals by consulting and planning with internal/external referral sources. Provides and/or presents information to media, clubs, churches, and other organizations regarding program.
Provides initial intake and screening for prospective foster families. Conducts central registry and police record checks. Assess the safety and conditions of the foster home to ensure compliance with DWCL standards.
Completes orientation with prospective foster parents.
Will license foster homes according to DCWL standards. Will complete required reports(Initial Home studies, Annual and Renewals as well as Children’s Foster Care Relative Placement Home Study).
Maintains foster home files. Will use the state approved automated child welfare information system for report writing and record keeping.
In collaboration with foster parents, will assist in the planning and development of initial and ongoing foster family training.
Investigates suspected non-compliance of foster families regarding licensing requirements. Collects testimony and other evidence as needed. Determines if license should be revoked. Submits report of revocation to DCWL.
May be required to attend family team meetings, court hearings and home visits as deemed necessary.
Will maintain monthly contact with the assigned foster care worker when licensing relative homes.
Submits necessary documentation required to monitor foster families and maintain licensing and contractual obligations.
May be required to provides 24-hour crisis on-call availability to foster parents.
Will be required to transport.
Will practice and support the use of Mi-Team principles in daily interactions with staff, services providers, and families.
Continues development through professional literature and participation in various conferences, seminars, and professional organizations.
Responsible for teaching, modeling, practicing, supporting, and articulating the Agency's treatment philosophy and/or others
Performs other duties as related to the essential duties of the position and within the individual’s capabilities as assigned byone's supervisor.

Education/Experience:

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, Family Studies; Family land/or Child Development; Guidance/School Counseling; Human Development and Family Studies' Human Services; Psychology; Social Work; Sociology (OR) a Bachelor’s degree of another major with at least 30 semester credits in one or a combination of the approved degrees.
Valid drivers license.
Lived experience with the child welfare system and/or experiencing child abuse strongly preferred.

Benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

Employer-Funded
- Health Benefits
- Wellness Benefits
- Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness)
- Generous time off including paid holidays and personal days.
- Employer paid short- and long-term disability & life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program
HCS also offers employee-paid benefits at group rates:
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Health Care and Dependent Care
- Voluntary Life Insurance (you, your spouse, and/or child(ren)
- Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
- College Tuition Rewards Program

JOIN OUR TEAM & HELP BRING HOPE TO MICHIGAN FAMILIES!

Holy Cross Services maintains a policy of nondiscrimination regarding all employees. The Agency desires to handle all aspects of employment on the basis of merit, competence and qualification. Employment is not influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Agency makes all decisions with respect to recruiting, hiring, and/or promotions for all job classifications based on individual’s qualifications related to the requirements of the position. All other personnel matters, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, education and social/recreation programs, are to be administered free from any illegal discriminatory practices.

Holy Cross Services further recognizes that deep systemic inequities disproportionately overrepresent children of color and children who identify as LGBTQ within the child welfare system, yet underrepresent these populations within the child welfare workforce. Because we believe the people served must be centered in the work we do, applicants with lived experience in the child welfare system or homelessness, BIPOC applicants, and applicants who identify as LGBTQ are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additionally, Holy Cross Services acknowledges the studies indicating applicants of color and women applicants may be less likely than others to apply for a job without meeting 100% of the preferred qualifications. If you are passionate for this work and meet the minimum requirements, your application is welcomed.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Social & Legal Services

SALARY

$50k-63k (estimate)

POST DATE

10/27/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

05/23/2024

WEBSITE

holycrossservices.org

HEADQUARTERS

TRAVERSE CITY, MI

SIZE

500 - 1,000

FOUNDED

1948

CEO

RICK BOONE

REVENUE

$10M - $50M

INDUSTRY

Social & Legal Services

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About Holy Cross Services

Holy Cross Services, founded in 1948, touches the lives of approximately 1,500 people every day who are abused, neglected, traumatized, and/or who suffer from substance abuse and mental health issues across Michigan plus over 7,000 homeless veterans, adults and children in Lansing, Michigan. HCS is one of the largest private, not-for-profit providers of children and family welfare services as well as behavioral healthcare services in Michigan. The mission of Holy Cross Services is to bring hope, promote change, and help people live free, healthy and productive lives.