Position Details
Do you ha ve at least 3 years working with youth and at least a Bachelor degree in Behavioral Science ? Can you speak Spanish?
We have a newly-vacant, full time leadership opportunity in the Grand Rapids, MI area . Welcome to Samaritas Nation!
Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.
APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!
This is a FULL TIME ROLE has a pay up to $49,792.50/annually.
As a full time Samaritas employee, some of the benefits you will receive are:
Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)
Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%
Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals
Plus many more benefits
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Job Summary
Provides support and leadership for case managers/case assistant teams that provide services for children and families on an assigned caseload in accordance with all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide weekly individual and team supervision to staff. Lead team meetings and train and support staff.
Oversee assignment and placement of children.
Work with licensing supervisor to ensure compliance with child placing agency rules and liaison with family court, DHS and other community systems.
Provide a range of case management services, including social casework, counseling and treatment of clients, and community referral.
Support, direction and leadership for case managers.
Provide supportive casework services to child, birth family and foster family during initial placement and replacement.
Prepare and attend all scheduled court hearings on assigned caseload.
Ensure accurate and completion of all reports and assignments required by the organization or other agencies.
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
Master degree in Human Behavioral Science field preferred; or a Bachelor degree in a Human Behavioral Science field required.
Licensed by the State of Michigan as a social worker preferred.
Experience
Three years' work experience in a child welfare agency, a child caring institution, or an agency performing a child welfare function required.
Additional Work Requirements
Required to participate in a system of 24 hour availability to clients, foster and adoptive parents, and staff, as required.
Unrestricted, valid driver's license with good driving record. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance.
At Samaritas, we ask you to join us - to "Be The Rock That Starts The Ripple". A ripple of transformation in the individual lives of the 15,000 people we help each year, and a ripple of positive change throughout our community. Our team is growing at Samaritas! We are seeking more Rocks to join our team. We are always looking for additional employees who want to make a big impact and have a lot of fun doing so as part of an enthusiastic, collaborative team. We want you to be our rock!
We walk with people in need, offering hope and compassion while upholding their dignity, advocating for equality and justice, and seeking creative solutions with those who place their trust in us.
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Requisition Number 2021-7798
Employee Type Full-Time
Hours Per Pay Period 80
Shift Day
Work Hours Varied
Weekends and/or Holidays Required No
On Call Required No
Position LocationUS-MI-Grand Rapids