Job Location
Orwig – Saginaw, MI
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree (Bachelor Degree)
Salary Range
$42500.00 - $47500.00 Salary
Travel Percentage
Road Warrior
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
BE THE ANCHOR OF HOPE AND CHANGE AT HOLY CROSS SERVICES
Working at Holy Cross Services is more than a job—it’s a mission.
We’re dedicated to addressing some of our community’s most pressing challenges and are seeking compassionate, purpose-driven individuals to join our team. If you have the heart to help, we encourage you to apply. At Holy Cross, our work is family-focused—and so are our benefits. We offer free health insurance for full-time employees and their 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 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.
Qualifications
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree of another major with at least 30 semester credits in one or a combination of the approved degrees.
- Lived experience with the child welfare system and/or experiencing child abuse strongly preferred.
- Meet State “Good Moral Character” guidelines.
- Valid and Current Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
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