BE THE ANCHOR OF HOPE AND CHANGE AT HOLY CROSS SERVICES
Working for Holy Cross Services isn’t just a job, it’s a mission! We believe in the safety and joy of family. Our work is family-focused, as are our benefits: Holy Cross offers free health insurance for our employees AND their family members.
Position Overview:
Will assist the program supervisor with implementation of the recruitment and retention plans for foster homes. Certifies foster homes according to Department of Child Welfare Licensing (DCWL) standards. Responsible for training and development plans of foster parents. Will be required to complete special evaluations as well as support to assist foster parents in becoming compliant with DCWL standards.
Responsibilities:
- Recruit new foster families. Develops short/long term recruitment goals by consulting and planning with internal/external referral sources. Provides and/or presents information to media, clubs, churches, and other organizations regarding program.
- Provides initial intake and screening for prospective foster families. Conducts central registry and police record checks. Assess the safety and conditions of the foster home to ensure compliance with DWCL standards.
- Completes orientation with prospective foster parents.
- Will license foster homes according to DCWL standards. Will complete required reports(Initial Home studies, Annual and Renewals as well as Children’s Foster Care Relative Placement Home Study).
- Maintains foster home files. Will use the state approved automated child welfare information system for report writing and record keeping.
- In collaboration with foster parents, will assist in the planning and development of initial and ongoing foster family training.
- Investigates suspected non-compliance of foster families regarding licensing requirements. Collects testimony and other evidence as needed. Determines if license should be revoked. Submits report of revocation to DCWL.
- May be required to attend family team meetings, court hearings and home visits as deemed necessary.
- Will maintain monthly contact with the assigned foster care worker when licensing relative homes.
- Submits necessary documentation required to monitor foster families and maintain licensing and contractual obligations.
- May be required to provides 24-hour crisis on-call availability to foster parents.
- Will be required to transport.
- Will practice and support the use of Mi-Team principles in daily interactions with staff, services providers, and families.
- Continues development through professional literature and participation in various conferences, seminars, and professional organizations.
- Responsible for teaching, modeling, practicing, supporting, and articulating the Agency's treatment philosophy and/or others.
- Performs other duties as related to the essential duties of the position and within the individual’s capabilities as assigned by one’s supervisor.
Benefits:
Employer-Funded Benefits:
- Health, wellness, and employee assistance programs.
- Generous paid time off, including holidays and personal days.
- Employer-paid short/long-term disability and life insurance.
- Public Loan Service Forgiveness
Employee-Paid Benefits (Group Rates):
- Dental, vision, FSA, HSA.
- Voluntary life insurance
- Accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance.
- College tuition rewards, identity protection, and pet insurance.
JOIN OUR TEAM & HELP BRING HOPE TO MICHIGAN FAMILIES!
Holy Cross Services maintains a policy of nondiscrimination regarding all employees. The Agency desires to handle all aspects of employment on the basis of merit, competence and qualification. Employment is not influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Agency makes all decisions with respect to recruiting, hiring, and/or promotions for all job classifications based on individual’s qualifications related to the requirements of the position. All other personnel matters, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, education and social/recreation programs, are to be administered free from any illegal discriminatory practices.
Holy Cross Services further recognizes that deep systemic inequities disproportionately overrepresent children of color and children who identify as LGBTQ within the child welfare system yet underrepresent these populations within the child welfare workforce. Because we believe the people served must be centered in the work we do, applicants with lived experience in the child welfare system or homelessness, BIPOC applicants, and applicants who identify as LGBTQ are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additionally, Holy Cross Services acknowledges the studies indicating applicants of color and women applicants may be less likely than others to apply for a job without meeting 100% of the preferred qualifications. If you are passionate for this work and meet the minimum requirements, your application is welcomed.
