Private nonprofit child and family service agencies are encouraged to participate in the 2008 Salary & Fringe Benefit Survey, conducted annually by the Michigan Federation for Children and Families. Surveys should be completed and returned by July 22, 2008.

Two ways to report are offered this year:
• The traditional hard copy survey
• An Excel file (compatible with PC-based 2003 Excel)
Please use whichever method works best for you.

We’ve refined many of the survey questions to make them easier to answer and allow us to report information most useful as you evaluate and budget for your agency’s employee compensation package.

If you choose to submit your data via the Excel file, please also have a printed copy of the paper form on hand for easy reference.

Federation member agencies participate in this survey at no charge. Agencies which are not currently Federation members are encouraged to participate but are charged a fee of $100 each to help offset costs of data entry, report preparation and dissemination. These agencies are asked to submit a Notice of Intent to Participate in 2008 Salary Survey, along with their payment.

Thank you in advance for your major role in the success of this valuable resource!

2008 Salary Survey Form

2008 Salary Survey Excel File

Federation Full and Affiliate members may click here to view the full version of the FYI with the convenience of hyperlinks within the bulletin.

HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Special DHS Trainings and lunch reception with DHS Leadership—More than 50 Federation member staff took advantage of the special DHS trainings hosted by the Federation yesterday: Bidding and Appeals Process, facilitated by Helen Weber, Division of Contracts and Rate Setting; and the new DHS automated data system, facilitated by Ed Michaels, SACWIS Project Manager. Both sessions were especially informative. Members also enjoyed a special lunch reception with the many new and familiar faces within DHS leadership, including: Stanley Stewart, Chief Deputy Director; Kathryne O’Grady, Deputy Director; James Gale, Director, Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing (BCAL); John Evans, Director, Bureau of Juvenile Justice; Terri Gilbert, Director, Bureau of Children’s Services; Terry Salacina, Deputy for Field Operations; Helen Weber, Director of Contracts and Rate Setting; Carol Siemon, Director, Child Welfare Institute; Ed Michaels, SACWIS Project Manager, Field Operations; Janice Tribble, Program Manager, BCAL; Bill Johnson, MCI Superintendent, Adoption Services Division; Mary Mehren, Director, DHS Federal Compliance Office; Cindy Ahmad, Administrative Assistant to Deputy Director O’Grady; Fran Cook, Supervisor for Purchased Services; Laura Linebaugh, Assistant to Director Ahmed; and Linda Wheeler, Assistant to Deputy Director Stewart.

FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES
• Medicaid regulations: implementation delayed
• House passes major child welfare bill

STATE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES
• Budget targets agreement reached, budgets falling into place
• Foster Care Independence Act clears Senate with amendments
• Subsidized guardianship assistance act clears the Senate
• Legislation introduced within the last week included:

STATE EXECUTIVE/ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
• Minimum wage rises on July 1
• Four-day work week under consideration

FEDERATION ACTIVITIES
• Special guests from Western Michigan University to attend Foster Care MIN meeting
• September 3-5: Annual Senior Management Conference
• Calendar of meetings for Federation members:
July 16, 10:00-12:00: Adoption MIN
July 16, 12:30-1:30: Licensing MIN
July 16, 1:30-3:30: Foster Care MIN
July 30, 10:00-12:00: Residential Treatment MIN
August 6, 10:00-12:00: Accreditation/CQI MIN
September 3-5: Annual Senior Management Conference and Annual Membership Meeting (Crystal Mountain Resort)
September 24, 1:00-3:00: Family Services MIN
October 1, 10:00-12:00: Accreditation/CQI MIN
December 3, 10:00-12:00: Accreditation/CQI MIN

TRAININGS and CONFERENCES and EVENTS
• July 17, 31; Aug. 7, 21: Spaulding for Children offers FREE comprehensive training “Understanding Infant Adoption” (UIA)

REPORTS and RESOURCES
• Foster Care Review Board Annual Report

MEDIA COVERAGE

Strengthening families and developing resilient children

Lena Pope Home, Inc. has retained Witt/Kieffer to assist in the recruitment of an Executive Director. The Executive Director is expected to be an innovative and family focused leader who will oversee community based educational, therapeutic and restorative programs serving over 20,000 families and individuals in the Fort Worth, TX area. Headquartered on a 12 acre campus (main campus/administration offices), with a budget of approximately $12M, Lena Pope Home is starting a new charter school in 2008, as well as providing educational, preventive, adoptive and foster care services.

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Exciting opportunity to “Do the right thing for the right reason, everyday!” LAS, a jointly owned & operated corporation of LSSM and LCFS is seeking highly qualified individuals for the following Full-Time positions located in our Southfield office:

Director will oversee statewide programs of LAS, requires Master’s degree, management experience & 5 yrs. exp. in child & family services or related field.

Adoption Supervisor will oversee a team of adoption specialists who provide adoption case management services, recruitment and training, and matching of children available for adoption. Master’s degree and 3 yrs. exp.

Adoption Specialists will provide adoption  services & case management for children & families. Bachelor’s degree & min. 1 yr. exp.

Visit www.lssm.org for more details on each position

Please send cover letter and resume by July 7, 2008 to:
Lutheran Social Services of MI
Attn: HRD
8131 E. Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48214
Fax: 313-824-2664
careers@lssm.org

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CC West Michigan Jobs

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