Behavioral Specialist-Enhanced Foster Care

Samaritas

  • Kalamazoo, MI
  • $41,600 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 26 days ago
  • Apply easily
Retention bonus totals $4000 over first year in position.About the positionSome office days & weekly youth contact in the home required. Provides intensive & temporary services to youth in foster care system. Experience in providing behavioral & therapeutic interventions to children & youth are valuable for this roleWelcome 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 pay rate of $41,600.00 Annually.Samaritas’ Enhanced Treatment Foster Care (ETFC) program serves foster children with the highest level of need to allow them to remain in their community placements. The ETFC team provides time-limited intensive support to foster parents and children and coordinates community services to continue to meet the needs of the children and families. The Behavioral Specialist implements treatment plans, goals and behavioral interventions as established by the ETFC treatment team for ETFC Parents, ETFC youth and their families.Duties and Responsibilities
  • Manage a caseload of high needs youth and their foster families to keep youth in community placement settings and prevent residential placement
  • Responsible for all cases on assigned caseloads in accordance with caseload ratios as outlined in the ETFC contract
  • Transport ETFC children and parents as needed to and from medical appointments, community resources and other social activities as defined by the individual child’s treatment plan
  • Implement treatment plans, goals and behavioral interventions as established by the ETFC treatment team
  • Document interactions with and observations of the child, ETFC parents, the child’s family, and other service providers according to policy
  • Meet the ETFC contract requirements for ETFC parents and children on a monthly basis
  • Participate in treatment team meetings as scheduled
  • Participate in weekly meetings with the ETFC supervisor and team
  • Provide on-call support to ETFC parents; Participate in an on-call system with team members
Job QualificationsEducation, Training, and Licensure/Certification
  • Master Degree or Bachelor degree in a human service field and 2 years' experience working with children and families OR
  • Master or Bachelor degree in a alternative field with a minimu of 30 credit hours in the human services field with 2 years’ experience working with children and families
Experience
  • Two years’ experience working with children and families.
Additional Work Requirements
  • Participate in a system of 24-hour availability to clients, caregivers, birth parents/planning family and youth, as required.
  • Required to attend and participate in trainings and other professional development activity, including those outlined by the ETFC contract and Council of Accreditation (COA) requirements.
  • Unrestricted, valid driver’s license with good driving record. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance required.
#fostercare #socialwork #michiganjobsAbout Samaritas:Samaritas is a state-wide 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. Since 1934 - when were named Lutheran Charities - Samaritas has been committed to providing a safe and healthy pathway to brighter futures. In 1959, the organization merged with a similar group and was renamed Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. In 2016, in light of the growing diversity of our services, stakeholders, donors, congregational support and community partners, the organization re-branded to Samaritas. 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 we provide. Since 1934, Samaritas has served others as an expression of the love of Christ with programs to help Michigan’s troubled families and disadvantaged individuals thrive. Samaritas is the state’s largest foster care agency with a full suite of family preservation programs and options like Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services to keep families together. Samaritas also manages five senior living facilities with a variety of geriatric care options. Additionally, Samaritas has resettlement services for refugees, housing solutions for adults with developmental disabilities and homeless families and Affordable Living communities for those who qualify for HUD housing. Visit samaritas.org for more information. Follow us on Facebook @IAmSamaritas, Twitter @IAmSamaritas or on Instagram @WeAreSamaritas.

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