Child Welfare Specialist-YASS

Job Requirements 

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields required: Behavioral Science, Community Services, Counseling (Psychology), Criminal Justice (Administration), Early Childhood Studies, Family Ecology, Family Life Education, Family Studies, Family and/or Child Development, Guidance/School Counseling, Human Development and Family Studies, Human Services, Psychology, Social Work or Sociology. 
Must have an ability to coordinate and perform multiple tasks as it relates to providing client services. 
At minimum one (1) year of experience in foster care or related child welfare position preferred.  
PSI (CWTI) training preferred. If PSI is not completed, it is required as a nine-week training that may be virtual, hybrid or in person.  
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and be willing to go into the community. 
Experience in working with the agency’s target population and knowledge of social problems and concerns common to the target group. 
Must have the ability to properly assess homes, individuals, and families for appropriateness for the program.
Must have an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, specifically teenagers or young adults, their host providers, DHHS personnel and department team members. 
Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills related to windows navigation, Microsoft Office, and general office equipment. 
Ability to navigate or to learn to navigate various databases including but not limited to MISACWIS, CWLM and ENOBLE efficiently. 
High level organizational skills to ensure documentation is managed appropriately and timely.  
Must be able to provide clearance that there is no record and/or convictions as a perpetrator of child abuse and/or neglect in the State of Michigan Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry and other states of residency over the past 5 years. 
Ability to work effectively both independently and with an interdisciplinary team. 
Ability to effectively manage time, information, and meet deadlines.

Essential Functions 

Maintain current and accurate client information, and other required documentation. 
Assist client in meeting independent living goals such as budgeting, education, employment and other areas.  
Must be comfortable entering family homes and in the community to ensure all homes are safe and suitable. 
Manage a caseload of 13. 
Must have strong writing and verbal communication skills.  
Ensure visits are completed in a timely manner to verify child safety to meet policy compliance.  
Effectively meet all KPI (Key Performance Indicators) measures as specified per policy. 
Comply with service delivery requirements as identified for the program. Additionally ensure that all policy requirements are always followed. 
Travel to home visits in the youth’s placement as well as potential travel to other locations such as court, training, or MDHHS.  
Comfortable going into homes of clients.  
Complete all case documentation timely including quarterly assessments or as needed.  
Develop Performance Goals and Expectations with immediate supervisor annually. 
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor. 
Must be available for on-call rotations and have the ability to respond to after-hours calls/emergencies.  

Key Performance Indicators (KPI) 

Ensure that all MDHHS KPI metrics are met per policy and contract.  
Complete all case management documentation duties as required.  
Maintain agency set goal for census per month.  
Assist in youth moves as needed.  
Assist clients with meeting independent living needs including obtaining vital documents, assisting with health needs, and support accomplishing goals.  
Practice engagement and case management with all assigned clients.  
Maintain good communication with clients and host providers.  
Responsive during on call or emergency situations.  
Build and maintain healthy working relationships with MDHHS and all other referral sources. 
Ability to work with teenagers or young adults under the age of 21.  
Maintain a customer satisfaction rate of at least 90% and have fewer than 4 documented complaints from any source in a 12-month period. 
95% for all case documentation including but not limited to service plans, face to face contacts, social work contacts, medical and dentals, and other case documentation required.  
All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Ability to traverse stairs and other uneven terrain to gain access to and to maneuver throughout offsite locations including office buildings and special event locations. 
Ability to prepare and inspect documents in hard copy or electronic format. Ability to tolerate exposure to computer screen and operate computer/keyboard and other office equipment on a frequent and/or continuous basis. 
Ability to receive and exchange information and accurately and effectively communicate and converse with others. 
Ability to lift up to 10 Lbs. 
Ability to sit for extended periods of time. 
Must be able to drive long distances, must have reliable transportation. 
Must be available for traditional and non-traditional work hours at times to manage crisis if needed. 

Other 

Ability to maintain office hours as needed and as directed by the assigned supervisor.  
Ensure that the department’s census is maintained at the established goal set.  
Active participation in supervision, no less than on a bi-weekly basis, or consistent with regulatory standards. 
Attend a minimum of 32 hours of training related to Child Welfare. The hours must include all required training by the agency and our partners

Robust Health Care and Benefit Package including:   

Medical  
Vision and Dental Plans 
Matching 3% 403(b) retirement plan after one year, fully vested after two years of employment  
80 hours of paid time off after 90 days, 120 hours of paid time off your first year, 160 hours your 2nd, 3rd and 4th year, 200 hours every year beginning your 5th year 
Accrued Paid Sick Time 
11 paid holidays 
Life Insurance (Employer-Provided) 
Short Term & Long Term Disability sponsored 100% by The Children’s Center 
Longevity Pay   
Health Savings Account  
Dependent Care Account 
Tuition reimbursement  
Employee Assistance 

Voluntary Benefits

 

Critical Illness 
Accident 
Voluntary Life, voluntary spouse and dependent life 
Pet Insurance 
Legal Shield (prepaid legal services)