Position Details

GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN SOCIAL WORKERS! Do you live in the GRAND RAPIDS area? We are on the hunt for a DEDICATED, passionate LEADER to join our FOSTER CARE TEAM! If you have at least THREE YEARS of work experience in child welfare and at a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in SOCIAL WORK, or other related human services field as approved by the State of Michigan, we want to talk to you TODAY!

This SUPERVISOR of FOSTER CARE supports a team of up to five case workers and a case aide. Help support and develop our team as they provide services to children and families in and around KENT County. You will join a leadership team who values work-life balance and commitment to mentoring teams and serving vulnerable youth.

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 SALARIED ROLE THAT PAYS $51,584.00 per year. Benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment and are detailed below.

What's In It For You

Some of the benefits you may 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

• Awesome Employee Discounts

• UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options

• Plus, many more benefits

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 a Human Behavioral Science field AND 1 year of experience as a social service worker in an agency, or a child caring institution, or in an agency in a child welfare function PREFERRED

OR

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Behavioral Science field AND 4 years of experience as a social service worker, 2 years of which are in an agency or in a child caring institution, or in an agency in a child welfare function REQUIRED.

• Licensed by the State of Michigan as a social worker preferred.

  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.

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Requisition Number2024-11347

Employee TypeFull-Time

Hours Per Pay Period80

ShiftVaried

Work HoursVaried

Position LocationUS-MI-Grand Rapids

Work Environment:Hybrid

Benefits Available:Dental, Employee Discounts, Holiday Pay, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Vision Insurance

Exact WageUSD $51,584.00