Samaritas

Case Worker - Educational Training Voucher - Full time

Samaritas  •  $17.10/hr  •  Jackson, MI (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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CASE WORKER - JACKSON, MICHIGAN AREA

Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in SOCIAL WORK or related human service field? We have a full time CASE WORKER role, assisting youth who have experienced time in foster care to establish educational goals, determine living arrangements as well as financial needs, empowering them to make positive decisions regarding their education and future. Consider this dynamic opportunity, with weekly travel, as we seek to make a difference in the lives of Michigan's young adults who have already or will soon to be aging-out of foster care.

Welcome to Samaritas Nation!

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.

APPLY TODAY! #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve!

  

This position pays $17.10 per hour and offers a flexible schedule and a wonderfully supportive team!

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Provides case management services and coordinates vouchers for education and training for young adults who are aging out, or have aged out of foster care in accordance with all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide Education and Training Voucher Applications to each youth interested, as required.
  • Assist youths to establish educational goals, determine living arrangements, and determine financial need that will empower youths to make informed and healthier decisions regarding their education and future.
  • Monitor and assess each youth's educational, housing, employment, and mental health needs each semester with inputs from the youth.
  • Provides community outreach support by making face-to-face contacts, telephone calls and presentations to assist identified youth.
  • Assess, identify, and coordinate use of resources such as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) workers, direct services workers, educational resources, and state and private organization officials.
  • Work collaboratively with referral sources, agencies, educational institutions, and individuals who have important roles in the client's life situation.
  • Collaborate and work with high school guidance counselors to help educate and inform youth in various schools across Michigan in the ETV program and its eligibility requirements.
  • Update student profile on computer database biannually.

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    Job Qualifications

    Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

    • Bachelor's degree in social work or other related field.

    Experience

    • Minimum one year experience in child welfare program preferred.

    Additional Work Requirements

    • 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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    Samaritas

    About Samaritas

    For almost 90 years, Samaritas has served others as an expression of the love of Christ with programs to help Michigan’s disadvantaged families, and individuals thrive. Samaritas is the state’s largest foster care and adoption organization, with a full suite of family preservation programs and options like Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services to keep families together.

    We are one of the largest providers of refugee services, resettling families from all over the world. We provide senior care and living communities with a full continuum of services, including independent and assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing options within a faith-based family community. Samaritas is all about home, offering housing solutions for adults with developmental disabilities, homeless families, and affordable living communities for those who qualify for HUD housing.

    Industry
    Nonprofit & NGOs
    Company Size
    501-1,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Detroit, Michigan
    Year Founded
    1934
    Website
    samaritas.org
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