Family Assistance Program Worker

3 dagen geleden


Holland, Michigan, Nederland Catholic Charities West Michigan Voltijd


Position Summary

This Family Assistance Services Worker is responsible for receiving written referrals, conduct in-home visits with families and children referred by Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Assists in the development of service plans and coordinates services with the DHHS referring worker.

Service Area: Ottawa County

Hourly Wage: $16.25-$19.07

Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives?

If you've got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the community, then we've got the right opportunity for you.

About Catholic Charities West Michigan

Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) is a community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan and offering a variety of services in family preservation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach.

  • CCWM is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
  • CCWM encourages persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths to apply for employment.


Essentials Duties and Responsibilities

  • Accepts DHHS referrals
  • Provides In-home visits to children and parents
  • Schedules and provides supervised parenting time visits
  • Case consultation and face to face client contact
  • Transports for various appointments as needed
  • Completes necessary documentation and follow ups
  • Participates in sessions, reviews and meetings
  • Provides 24-hours a day, 7 days a week availability to clients


Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to maintain confidential information
  • Ability to have a non-judgmental positive attitude toward families in crisis
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to work in partnership with other team members and/or service providers
  • Ability to teach and model behavior
  • 24/7 availability for immediate and flexible work schedule is necessary
  • Ability to work with a diverse population
  • Ability to advocate for families
  • Ability to multi-task, organize and meet deadlines
  • Ability to forge a mutually-respectful partnership with individuals and families in which they are helped to gain the skills and confidence to address issues and problems
  • Knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to families and children 0-18
  • Knowledge of brief, solution focused therapy and strength based solution focused intervention strategies
  • Knowledge of local resources


Recommended Employment Qualifications

Education:

  • A minimum of a High School diploma with two-years of specific prior experience working with families is required.
  • Bachelor's Degree in social work, sociology, psychology, family ecology, consumer/community services, family studies, family and/or child development, guidance/school counseling, counseling psychology or a related area is preferred.

Experience:

A minimum of two (2) years' experience working with multi problem children and families is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

none required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Our Mission

Inspired by the Church's social teachings, Catholic Charities West Michigan fosters individuals and families to flourish by providing help and creating hope.

Our Vision

Catholic Charities West Michigan is called to create a just and compassionate community where all people can achieve their divine purpose.

Our Values

  • Sanctity of All Life
  • Compassion
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Equity

CCWM is an equal opportunity employer, subject to all federal and state laws as applicable to a religious Agency.




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