Position Details
The State requires that applicants be a minimum of age of 21 years old or older at the time of application.
This position provides social work and case management services for assigned cases, in accordance with all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Conducts and documents ORR unaccompanied child (UC) assessments in accordance with ORR policies and procedures.
May arrange referrals, consultations, therapeutic services, and confer with other specialists on the course of care and treatment. Reports significant incidents in accordance with ORR policies and procedures, and program services quality.
Welcome to Samaritas Nation!
This position has a pay rate annually of $45,760.00 to $49.920.00 (bilingual)
What's In It For You
Some of the benefits you may receive are:
Full Time/Part Time
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
Awesome Employee Discounts
UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
Plus, many more benefits
Retirement Plan (403b) - Contributions
Awesome Employee Discounts
UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
Provides social work and case management services for assigned cases, in accordance with all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Conducts and documents ORR unaccompanied child (UC) assessments in accordance with ORR policies and procedures. May arrange referrals, consultations, therapeutic services, and confer with other specialists on the course of care and treatment. Reports significant incidents in accordance with ORR policies and procedures, and program services quality.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assume primary responsibility for all cases on assigned caseload. Provide a range of case management, including social casework, engagement, and mentoring
Collect, assess and document appropriate data and client progress. Assume responsibility for and complete documentation, reports, statistics, and assignments within required time frames and as required
Work collaboratively with referral sources, agencies, institutions and individuals who have pertinent roles in client's life situation
Take primary responsibility for intake and initial placement services for all newly referred cases
Coordinate placement arrangements with care provider, including transportation of children as needed
Provide more intensive supportive casework services to child, birth family, and care provider during initial placement and transfer
Other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
Bachelor degree in Social Work or related human service field
Licensed by the State of Michigan preferred
Experience
One year experience in child welfare, preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
Ability to utilize assessment, problem identification, and intervention with individuals, families, and groups
Ability to work within complex social systems and coordinate resources as they apply to client needs
Ability to deal constructively and appropriately with client apathy, hostility, resistance, and anger
Ability to work in team relationships with other professionals from varied community groups, agencies, and disciplines
Ability to read, write and speak fluent English. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Bilingual in the language of persons served is beneficial
Ability to communicate with staff, outside agencies and others over the telephone and in person. Ability to input data into computer, make calculations, complete paperwork, and produce reports. Ability to read, review and proofread documents to determine accuracy.
Knowledge of: federal, state and local human service systems and resources, particularly as they apply to child and family services; human growth, development, and social environments with respect to child development, personality, family life, and ethnicity; and ability to employ basic social work skills
Understanding of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the clients served
Additional Work Requirements
Participate in a system of 7-day case management services
Unrestricted valid drivers license with good driving record. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance
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Requisition Number2024-11285
Employee TypeFull-Time
Hours Per Pay Period80
ShiftDay
Work Hours8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Position LocationUS-MI-Grand Rapids
Work Environment:Onsite
Benefits Available:Dental, Employee Discounts, Holiday Pay, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Vision Insurance
Exact WageUSD $24.00
