Job description

Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives?

If you’ve got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the community, then we’ve got the right opportunity for you.

About 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.

Some of the perks working as a PTVSS Worker:

• Hybrid remote working after initial training

• Supportive and Team Orientated Work Climate

• Professional Development

• Employee Referral Program

• Total rewards package

• Employee Assistance Program

A typical day in the life as a In-Home Family Worker (Part-time and Full-time Position Opening):

• Receive and accept written referrals immediately from MDHHS
• Client contact to arrange for support services
• Arrange and schedule Parenting time
• Transporting
• Review and implement goals/objectives identified in the parent agency treatment plan
• Promote the development of family relationships
• Complete necessary documentation and follow ups
• Participates in sessions, reviews and meetings

What are we looking for?

• 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

The Parenting Time Visitation Support Services Program provides supervised parenting time for parents and children, allowing the interaction to take place in a safe environment while promoting healthy relationships. The Parenting Time Visitation Support Services Program provides guidance for parents and children to increase the parent’s confidence and competence in their parenting abilities to successfully nurture their children and provide them with a healthy and safe environment. Eligibility for Parenting Time Visitation Support Program Services includes child(ren) in an out of home placement with a goal of reunification . .

Employment Qualifications:

Education:

A High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED), or Bachelor Degree in social work, sociology, psychology, family ecology, consumer/community services, family studies, family and/or child development, guidance/school counseling, counseling psychology or a related area is preferred.

Experience:

Two (2) years’ experience working with families around issues such as parenting, child care household management, nutrition and budgeting. Knowledge of community resources and ability to handle crisis is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• none required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Our Mission

In the spirit of our Catholic tradition, we lead our diverse communities with hope and compassion by offering innovative, collaborative programs. Through our team of highly trained employees, dedicated volunteers and generous community, we deliver the highest quality social services.

Our Vision

Following in the footsteps of Christ, we are the leaders in empowering people to achieve their God given potential by providing help and creating hope.

Our Values

• Compassion
• Collaboration
• Compliance
• Service to All People
• Sanctity of All Life

CCWM is an equal opportunity employer, subject to all federal and state laws as applicable to a religious Agency

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $14.94 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you applying for the Part-time or the Full-time position?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• working with families around in-home case management: 2 years (Preferred)
• knowledge of community resources: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• State of MI Driver's License with zero work restrictions (Required)

Work Location: One location

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