Families Together Building Solutions Supervisor/Worker

About the role

This position provides supervision and direct services in the Families Together Building Solutions (FTBS) Program which provides homebased services to assist in reducing child abuse/neglect, solution-focused services to assist families with meeting behaviorally specific goals, and aims to keep families intact. This position will serve Kalamazoo County.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a supervisor and direct service provider for the FTBS Program.
• Accepts referrals via telephone or in-person.
• Provides in-home services for 90 days in duration with a possible extension up to an additional 90 days.
• Provides clinical back-up for staff.
• Trains and orientates new FTBS Direct Workers.
• Maintains program records and documentation of services provided to each family.
• Participates in performance management activities, including meetings to review performance data, policies, and procedures.
• Ensures that contractual requirements are being met and that staff are not assigned more cases than the maximum.
• Attends court hearings with staff, when necessary, to ensure staff are supported and program model is upheld.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in any human services field or the field of education is required.
• A minimum of 1 year of prior supervisory work experience or potential for providing supervision to staff providing in-home services is required.
• A minimum of 1 year of demonstrated knowledge pertaining to child welfare policies and programs, family and individual theories; treatment (intervention and technique) philosophies and strategies of home-based services, as well as knowledge and availability of local resources is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a commitment to and capable of adhering to the Solution-Focused, Brief Therapy Treatment Model.
• Experience working with multi-problem children and families and overall ability to engage and relate with multi-problem families.
• A non-judgmental positive attitude toward families in crisis.
• An understanding for the Families Together Building Solutions and Family Preservation philosophy and intervention strategies.
• A commitment to empowering families.
• The ability to work in partnership with other team members and/or service providers.
• Sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences present in the agency’s service population.
• The ability to forge a mutually respectful partnership with individuals and families in which they are helped to gain skills and confidence to address issues and problems.
• The knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to families and children 0-18.
• An acceptance of individual differences.
• Reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license and good driving record with zero work restrictions.
• A personal auto insurance as required by law with minimum bodily injury coverage limits of $250,000 per person/$500,000 per incident or $500,000 combined.
• A willingness to work a flexible schedule based on needs of the clients served.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of child welfare policies and programs.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Benefits

Salary Up to $58,905.00 annually based on relevant supervisory work experience.

Pay

Salary Up to $58,905.00 annually based on relevant supervisory work experience.

Schedule

Flexible work schedules must be maintained to ensure appointments are scheduled based on families’ needs and to allow for timely crisis intervention.

Benefits

Catholic Charities West Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.