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    Foster Care Specialist-BA - Detroit, United States - Vista Maria

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    Job Description

    In accordance with the Agency's mission statement, policies and procedures, professional Code of Ethics, State of
    Michigan licensing and COA standards; the Foster Care Specialist is responsible for providing direct foster care
    treatment services and case management services to assigned clients.

    TASKS OF THE POSITION
    Implements and monitors quality individual, group, and/or family counseling according to specific treatment plans.
    Serves as a liaison and client advocate with the court, funding, referring/referral agencies and schools.
    Completes all required paperwork, (e.g. updated

    assessments/treatments

    plans, case notes, phone logs, court
    reports, Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS) and utilization review reports).
    Provides face-to-face contact with assigned clients, per contract requirements.
    Schedules, organizes and attends Team Decision Meetings.
    Participates in scheduled case conferences with collaborating agency.
    Maintains a flexible work schedule that provides accessibility that supports the needs of the community based
    environment.
    Provides education and support, regarding needs of clients, for foster parents and planning families.
    Develops and revises strategies and diverse treatment plans for assigned clients according to each client's
    individual needs.
    Participates in on-call rotation for foster families and planning families.
    Participates in continuous quality improvement efforts.
    Stays informed of current practice developments within the profession, and uses educational and training
    opportunities to ensure continual professional competence.
    Plans and organizes work to meet all requirements according to agency and COA standards, licensing and
    funding requirements.
    Prepares for and participates in individual supervision, team meetings, and other agency meetings regularly.
    Works with Vista Maria programs and community agencies/resources to provide referrals, resources and related
    services to clients.
    Performs all other duties as required or requested by the agency.
    KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of social work and service administration.
    Ability to observe, recognize, analyze, and report on individual's behavioral, attitudinal, emotional, and social
    problems, and the ability to develop a plan of action for resolution.
    Ability to evaluate program quality and effectiveness as they relate to an individual's or a group's needs,
    recommending modifications when appropriate.
    Ability to work independently in the field and to use team

    resources/supervision

    to enhance performance.
    Ability to assess client mental health symptoms and service needs.
    Ability to be flexible in prioritizing in a changing system.
    Demonstrated personal integrity and professional demeanor in accordance with the ethics of the agency and
    profession.
    Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills to compose and/or edit written materials.
    Knowledge of current practice developments within the profession, and uses educational and training opportunities
    to ensure continual professional competence.
    Ability to work cooperatively and in collaboration to establish rapport with Vista Maria staff and representatives of
    other agencies, foster care families, planning family and schools.
    KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

    (CONTINUED)
    Demonstrated skills in organization, priority/time management, problem solving, and conflict resolution.
    Demonstrated ability to interact positively in a culturally diverse environment and to deal effectively with various
    levels of Vista Maria personnel, outside customers and community groups.
    Demonstrated computer literacy skills at least in Word programs.

    SMART GOALS

    • Maintains weekly contacts as appropriate (i.e. phone calls, meetings, letters, etc.) with schools, DHS/CMS, lead
    agency, and mental health agency to ensure that all children assigned receive the level of advocacy that is required
    to meet the needs (socially, educationally,

    physically/medically,

    emotionally, and cognitively) of each child. All
    documentation is created and filed in child file within one week.

    • Maintains face-to-face contact with clients, per contract requirements.

    Forms to be filled out are:
    face-to-face
    counseling note, first appointment of each month; mini case note for all other visits; group notes as appropriate.

    • Provides on-going
    education/support/coaching

    to foster parents at a minimum at the monthly visit and document
    the specifics of the session.

    • Monitors medication, weekly, and picks up medication log monthly for filing in client's chart.
    • No substantiated complaints regarding personal interactions within the agency and community.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
    This job has no supervisory experience.
    QUALIFICATION (EDUCATION / TRAINING)

    Required:
    Bachelor's degree in human services, such as counseling, social work, psychology, etc., from an accredited
    school.
    One year of experience working with children and families.
    State registration or licensure as required by licensing for funding.
    A valid Michigan driver's license without relevant restrictions.

    Preferred:
    Bachelor's degree in human services, such as counseling, social work, psychology, etc., from and accredited
    school, and some knowledge of mental issues, treatment concepts and experiences in their implementation with
    children and/or families.
    1-2 years same or similar experience.
    Working knowledge of diagnostic criteria and coding.
    Completion of Child Welfare Institute (CWI) training required by the State of Michigan.
    Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS) trained.

    Company Description We foster restorative relationships and deliver innovative care, treatment, and education so that vulnerable youth and families believe in their worth, heal and build the skills for success.

    Company Description


    We foster restorative relationships and deliver innovative care, treatment, and education so that vulnerable youth and families believe in their worth, heal and build the skills for success.

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