This position is responsible to provide mentoring and training new staff. The position also provides support and consultation to other Foster Care Specialists in the Benton Harbor site, including attending court, Family Team Meetings, case conferences, educational meetings, and other meetings as deemed appropriate. The Team Leader will carry a caseload of seven cases.
Annual Salary Range: $45,000.00 - $53,800.00
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.
Mentor and train new staff
Attend meetings with staff
Carry a caseload of 7 cases
Attend court with staff
Provide consultation/direction to staff when supervisor is unavailable
Attend supervisory training-CWTI
Meet with supervisory team as requested
Provide feedback to supervisory team regarding new staff performance
Lead “Peer Supervision” meetings
Be the Educational Point of Contact and attend Educational meetings with staff when necessary
Ability to travel
Knowledge of community resources in multiple counties
Knowledge of court expectations in multiple counties
Knowledgeable of DHHS and WMPC policy/procedures
Knowledgeable of CCWM policies/procedures
Knowledge of DCWL rules and regulations
Knowledge of COA standards
Education:
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in the Human Services field is required.
Experience:
A minimum of two-years experience working in a child placing agency as a foster care case worker is required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
This position requires CWTI foster care, and MI-Team Training.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not have management or supervisory responsibilities of direct reports, however they will
provide Peer supervision/training/consultation when supervisor is unavailable.
Our Mission
Inspired by the Church's social teachings, Catholic Charities West Michigan fosters individuals and families to flourish by providing help and creating hope.
Our Vision
Catholic Charities West Michigan is called to create a just and compassionate community where all people can achieve their divine purpose.
Our Values
CCWM is an equal opportunity employer, subject to all federal and state laws as applicable to a religious Agency.
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