Foster care worker job description

Health Connect America is dedicated to providing quality and affordable mental health services to individuals and their family members. We believe in individuality, safety, community, inclusivity, innovation and progress for our families and staff. We believe in empowering our clients and utilizing current and appropriate clinical treatment. We have found that our staff succeed when they are passionate about social services, helping at-risk communities and value collaboration with a team.
What will I be doing?
As a Foster Care Parent Trainer/ Recruiter, you will be helping children and adolescents who are at risk of being removed from the home. Our goal is to preserve the family through intensive weekly in-home therapy sessions.
You will be:
A part of the recruitment of Foster Parents
Training of Foster Parents
Matching Foster Parents and Children
Engaging and Retaining Foster Parents
Case management activities
Am I a good fit?
In this position you will be traveling in the community to meet families where they are. A flexible schedule is important for this role and allows you to have control over your session planning. You will have significant documentation and travel, so good time management is a must!
Qualifications-
Bachelor’s degree in a Social Service or Human Service field is required. 2 years experience with youth or families or clinical work is preferred. Must undergo comprehensive background check and have Driver’s License with safe driving record.
Full and Part Time Positions Available.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our team members including medical/dental, 401K, HSA with company contribution, Paid Time Off for full time staff.
Health connect is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Health Connect America is a multi-state, community mental and behavioral health services provider. It is the mission of Health Connect America to create quality, affordable opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, positive living environment.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our team members including medical/dental, 401K, HSA with company contribution, and paid time off for full time employees.
Health Connect America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.
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About the role

If you are a social service professional devoted to making a difference in our community by creating effective teams of professional case managers, this job may be right for you. We are looking for great communicators who understand teams and who are committed to excellence. You must bring a firm understanding of DHHS licensing requirements.

• Full-time positions
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision),
• Life Insurance,
• Short-term Disability,
• Holiday Pay,
• Paid Time Off.
• 403(b) with employer match
• Professional growth opportunities.

Who We Are

Dignity and respect are simple human gifts, belonging to all. Since 1976, Spectrum has worked to strengthen children, families, and communities across the state of Michigan. Each day, more than 1,450 children, teens, and adults who deal with mental, physical, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges find help in a Spectrum program. And, we are gratified they do.

Services we provide

Spectrum Child and Family Services supports our community’s children and teens that are delinquent, have been neglected/abused or abandoned; are medically fragile, multiple handicapped, dual diagnosed, and behaviorally and/or emotionally impaired. Our programs support a population with constantly changing needs and our goal is to strengthen and empower the families, so they become self-sufficient, stable, and competent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education : Possession of a Bachelor’s degree with preference for Master’s degree in one of the following human services areas: social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, interdisciplinary studies in social science, education, community development, law enforcement, behavioral science, gerontology, special education, education of the emotionally disturbed, education of the gifted, family ecology, community services, family studies, family and/or child development, counseling psychology, criminal justice, human services or in a human services-related counseling major.

Experience : Two-year experience working with families and assessment skills preferred, Child Welfare Training Institute training required.

Skills : interpersonal skills, time management skills, conflict resolution skills, computer skills, and documentation skills

Knowledge : Strength based family work, solution focused treatment, adoption process/ policies and procedures, child development, child welfare laws, foster care process

Transportation : Reliable and ongoing as required to make home visits, court attendance and provide transportation to youth and families, valid un-restricted driver’s license, good driving record, proof of automobile insurance.

Other : State of Michigan Licensing Requirements: Satisfactory DHS Central Registry Clearance and State Police Record Check, negative TB Test, satisfactory physical exam.

Intercept Health is a family-owned agency, headquartered in Richmond, with additional office sites in more than 15 locations across the state. Started as a single group home provider in 1996, Intercept's primary goal at that time was to "redefine the group home experience." As the needs of families and communities changed, Intercept responded with the development of the LifeBridge Continuum of Care. Now in our 26th year, Intercept Health continues to evolve through collaboration with community partners to create innovative services. Today, Intercept's 650 colleagues offer more than thirty services to meet the unique needs of youth and their families throughout Virginia. Our team members exhibit our
VALUES - STOP & ASK :

Service Excellence - "WOW" clients, customers, and coworkers. Team Loyalty - help others succeed. Ownership - "see it, own it, solve it, do it." Passion - inspire with positive energy and effort.



Authenticity - be genuine and trustworthy. Solution Focused - overcome challenges with creativity. Kindness - smile, encourage, and respect everyone.

As Receptionist for Treatment Foster Care, you will provide general office support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks. The assistant will be responsible for answering incoming calls, directing calls to appropriate associates, mail distribution, flow of correspondence, requisition of supplies as well as additional clerical duties as assigned.

The selected candidate will have a minimum 1-year customer service experience


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following:

Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments. Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations. Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars for File and maintain records. Receive payment and record receipts for services. Perform administrative support tasks, such as proofreading, transcribing handwritten information, or photocopying, faxing, filing, collating and data entry. Transmit information or documents to employees and other stakeholders by, using computer, mail, or facsimile machine. Collect, sort, distribute, or prepare mail, messages, or courier deliveries. Coordinates the pick-up and delivery of express mail services (FedEx, UPS, etc.) May also assist with other related clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing, filing, collating, typing of documents, and data entry. Assists with meeting set up/planning to include conference room reservation, equipment availability, food ordering, etc. Delivers appropriate messages to departments and/or follows up with requested information as requested. Assists in the ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution of office supplies and corporate office employee break room supplies. Other duties as assigned.


In addition to the stated duties of this position, Intercept expects all employees to maintain a certain standard of responsibility and conduct in the course of their work. These standards include but are not limited to the following: familiarize and supports philosophy, goals, and objectives of Intercept; Answers telephone promptly and politely, giving name, company name, and asking "How may I help you?"; Completes assigned tasks in an accurate and timely fashion; Maintains assigned schedule by allowing adequate time to arrive and assume responsibilities at designated time; Adheres with appropriate and attendance standards; Submits timely written requests for leave, and reports need for time off due to illness according to company standards; Works independently to complete required tasks with minimum supervision, as appropriate; and adheres to all Intercept policies and procedures.

We offer a competitive benefits package for all full-time employees: * Comprehensive Health Insurance options * Dental & Vision Insurance * Health and Child Care Flexible Spending Accounts * Comprehensive Employee Assistant Plan * Employer Group Life Insurance, optional buy-up insurances * Voluntary Long Term & Short Term Disability * 401(k) Retirement Plan * Paid Time Off * 7 observed holidays * Mileage Reimbursement * Discounts at Verizon Wireless * Wellness Initiatives and team building activities * Opportunities for professional advancement for qualified individuals *

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