Foster Care Team Lead

About the role

The position is responsible for providing mentoring and training new staff. It also involves supporting and consulting other Foster Care Specialists at the Grand Rapids site, including attending various meetings such as court, Family Team Meetings, case conferences, educational meetings, and others as deemed appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and train new staff
• Attend meetings with staff
• Carry a caseload of seven cases
• Attend court with staff
• Provide consultation/direction to staff when the supervisor is unavailable
• Attend supervisory training-CWTI
• Meet with supervisory team as requested
• Provide feedback to supervisory team regarding new staff performance
• Lead “Peer Supervision” meetings
• Be the Educational Point of Contact and attend Educational meetings with staff when necessary

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in the Human Services field is required.
• A minimum of two years’ experience working in a child placing agency as a foster care case worker is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of community resources in multiple counties
• Knowledge of court expectations in multiple counties
• Knowledgeable of DHHS and WMPC policy/procedures
• Knowledgeable of CCWM policies/procedures
• Knowledge of DCWL rules and regulations
• Knowledge of COA standards

Skills

• Ability to travel

Benefits

Annual Salary Range: $49,000.00 - $56,359.13

Pay

Annual Salary Range: $49,000.00 - $56,359.13

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Team Leader

This position does not have management or supervisory responsibilities of direct reports, however they will provide Peer supervision/training/consultation when supervisor is unavailable.

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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Catholic Charities West Michigan is an equal opportunity employer, subject to all federal and state laws as applicable to a religious Agency.