Samaritas

Foster Care Worker - Detroit area

Samaritas  •  $47k/yr  •  Detroit, MI (Onsite)  •  15 days ago
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FOSTER CARE CASE MANAGER - DETROIT AREA - FULL TIME

Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related human services field?Are you passionate about supporting children and strengthening families? We are seeking a full‑time Foster Care Worker to join our Detroit office, providing case management and support services to children and families involved in the Michigan Foster Care System.

In this role, you will work directly with foster children, birth families, foster parents, and community partners to ensure safety, permanency, and well‑being. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

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 has a an annual salary of $47,000.

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Provides social work and case management services for assigned cases, in accordance with all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • 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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    Job Qualifications

    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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    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
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