EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related human service field.
• Licensed by the State of Michigan preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• One year experience in child welfare, preferred.

ADDITIONAL WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Participate in a system of 24 hour availability to clients, foster and adoptive parents, as required.
• Unrestricted valid driver’s license with good driving record. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance.
  

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• Assume primary responsibility for all cases on assigned caseload. Provide a range of case management, including social casework, engagement, mentoring, and community referral.
• Collect, assess and document appropriate data and client progress. Assume responsibility for and complete documentation, reports, statistics, and assignments within required time frames and as required.
• Work collaboratively with referral sources, agencies, institutions and individuals who have pertinent roles in client’s life situation.
• Prepare for and attend all scheduled court hearings on assigned caseload.
• Take primary responsibility for intake and initial placement services for all newly referred cases.
• Coordinate placement arrangements with caregivers, including transportation of children as needed.
• Provide more intensive supportive casework services to child, birth family, and caregiver during initial placement and replacement.
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