Foster Care Specialist
2 days ago
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Summary
Vista Maria is seeking a Foster Care Specialist to join their team in Dearborn Heights, MI. The role involves providing direct foster care treatment services and case management services to assigned clients.
About the Role
As a Foster Care Specialist, you will implement and monitor individual, group, and family counseling according to treatment plans, serve as a liaison and advocate for clients, complete required paperwork, and maintain face-to-face contact with clients. You will also participate in team meetings, provide education and support to foster parents, develop treatment plans, and engage in continuous quality improvement efforts.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in human services, such as counseling, social work, psychology, etc., from an accredited school.
- One year of experience working with children and families.
- State registration or licensure as required by licensing for funding.
- A valid Michigan driver's license without relevant restrictions.
Preferred:
- 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
- Knowledge of mental health issues and treatment concepts.
- Working knowledge of diagnostic criteria and coding.
- Completion of Child Welfare Institute (CWI) training required by the State of Michigan.
- Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS) trained.
Vista Maria
Michigan's premier child welfare agency for girls and their families. Vista Maria provides residential treatment programs for girls ages 11 to 18 and foster care programs for children ages 0 to 18. Visit us at www.vistamaria.org to learn more or call 313-271-3050.
Dearborn Heights, MI