In-Home Family Worker

About the role

The In-Home Family Program is an in-home program for families at risk of having their children removed due to abuse or neglect, or families requiring timely reunification services. In-Home Family Services include parent education, home management, organizational skills, counseling or other skill enhancement necessary. Services are individualized and based on the family’s presenting concerns.

Responsibilities

• Receive and accept written referrals immediately from MDHHSC
• Carry an active case load
• Provide In-home services, strength based training and education services to children and parents
• Develop Service plans for families in collaboration with referral source
• Develop emergency and safety plans for families of crisis or risk at harm to children
• Complete necessary documentation and follow ups
• Participate in sessions, reviews and meetings

Requirements

• Wage Up to $47,715.20 annually; $22.94/hour based on relevant work experience
• Flexible work schedule after an initial training period that includes working in the office and out of the office

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in one of the following human service areas: social work, sociology, psychology, family ecology, consumer/community services, family studies, family and/or child development, guidance/school counseling, counseling psychology or criminal justice
• A minimum of one to three years of field experience with children and families with multiple problems and the overall ability to relate to and engage with the families

Skills

• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to have a non-judgmental positive attitude and assessment toward families in crisis
• Ability to communicate
• Ability to work in partnership with other team members and/or service providers
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to multi-task, organize and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of brief, solution focused therapy and strength based solution focused intervention strategies
• Knowledge of local resources

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule after an initial training period that includes working in the office and out of the office

Pay

• Up to $47,715.20 annually; $22.94/hour based on relevant work experience

Schedule

• Flexible work schedule after an initial training period that includes working in the office and out of the office

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.