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Orchards Children’s Services is one of the largest child welfare agencies in the state of Michigan, founded in 1962 by the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Greater Detroit Section. Orchards started as a small residential group home for 7 boys with emotional impairments. Today, Orchards Children’s Services serves over 8,000 children throughout 15 counties in the state of Michigan. We are dedicated to fulfilling our mission of strengthening the community through quality services to children and families.
We believe in engaging individuals in planning for their own future, and with the support of our programs many of our families are successful. By working in partnership with parents, relatives, foster parents and youth in their households and communities, we empower families to achieve stability and long-term self-sufficiency.
Family Preservation Social Worker
As a Family Preservation Social Worker with Orchards Children’s Services, you will use leadership skills to see that research based intervention plans are developed and implemented in the family’s home or community. While providing intensive home-based services you may collaborate with Children’s Protective Services, Foster Care, and/or Probate and Circuit Courts in identifying the family’s needs, strengths, and then developing goals designed to enhance family functioning. Using respect and empathy, you’ll deliver child-centered, family-focused and strength based services directly to youth and families, many with trauma histories. While spearheading the change process, you will see that the focus is on building stronger, safer and more independent families and children. Reignite your passion for helping families in need by using your education and experience to make a meaningful difference in your community.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
As a Family Preservation Social Worker with Orchards Children’s Services, you will coordinate, conduct and document assessments, screenings and child and family meetings in homes or community settings. You will use a strength-based approach to inspire family members to execute the individualized behaviorally specific safety and treatment. At times, you will use your rapport and motivation skills to empower parents fully engage with the support offered. You will meet with families around their schedules, so some days may begin when school starts, while other days may end around dinner time. You will adjust your work day and week accordingly. Participation in non-traditional working hours with the families provides you with the opportunity to provide immediate support to a child and family in crisis, in order to mitigate the long term risk of harm
Foster Care/Licensing Social Worker
As a Foster Care/Licensing Social Worker with Orchards Children’s Services, you will have the opportunity to conduct initial and ongoing assessments in regards to the needs of the family and the child in order to move toward a permanency plan in a timely manner. You will receive extensive training that will allow you to understand the needs of the program as well as become proficient in your ability to assess the needs of the child and family, address resources and develop an effective treatment plan that also addresses the petition allegations. You will also have opportunities to continue to grow within the organization through ongoing trainings as well as working as a team.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
As a Foster Care/Licensing Social Worker, you will be very involved in the case planning and service delivery needs of the families serviced in order to move toward a permanency plan in a timely manner. You will complete initial and ongoing assessments as well as treatment plans with the families. You will also make reasonable efforts to locate resources and connect the family to those resources. You will assess and meet the needs and/or requests of foster parents in a timely and efficient manner. As a Foster Care/Licensing Social Worker, you will participate in any trainings as required by State licensing standards or as required by the Agency. You will document all case-related activities in the Michigan Statewide Automated Child Welfare System (MiSACWIS) according to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) policy. The Foster Care/Licensing Social Worker also completes and submits all case-related documents. All reports accurately reflect activity on the case and are submitted in a timely manner. You will become proficient in the ability to complete contacts and progress notes, foster and birth home forms, court reports, replacement reports, termination summaries and any other required reports are completed as necessary. You will engage in foster and birth home visits in order to continue to assess the progress and needs of the families. This position requires effective communication skills in both written and verbal communication as information is presented to the court in written reports as well as verbal testimony and information is provided to the Orchards team as well as external sources such as parents, foster parents as well as the DHHS. You will be responding to any and all crisis situations in a calm and professional manner and demonstrate the ability to effectively meet the needs of the parties involved. You will be given the opportunity to engage in Family Team Meetings in order to address case status information as well as engage as back up for staff as needed. As a Foster Care/Licensing Social Worker, you will also be given the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to effectively prioritize and manage various tasks and appointments in a manner that allows for flexibility and timeliness.
You will be expected to establish and maintain positive, professional working relationships with external and internal customers, and maintain appropriate professional relationships with foster parents. You will be able to participate in scheduled staff meetings as well as learn additional tasks related to the role.
Join the Wellspring Team as a Social Worker or Supervisor!
About Wellspring:
As a statewide nonprofit dedicated to supporting families and children in need, we take a strengths-based, whole-person approach to create lasting change. We’ve been serving people since 1893. Since that time, we’ve walked alongside generations of people of all ages and walks of life. We’ve built more than a deep history. We’ve built a legacy of trust across Michigan. Through that trust, we have adapted to a world that is constantly changing. We’ve rethought and restructured our core competencies to ensure we never lose sight of our own purpose of sharing hope when circumstances may not feel hopeful. We do that one person at a time, which impacts one family at a time. And in turn, that has the power to transform one community at a time.
What you will bring:
You'll work with a team of social workers and support staff to connect families and children across Michigan with essential resources and support. A bachelor's degree in social work or a human services related field is required and experience working with children and families is preferred. For our supervisor positions, a master's degree is preferred/required with professional experience within the social services/child welfare/behavioral health industry. You will also be reliable, have a responsible attitude, a compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do.
Here’s why Wellspring is a great place to grow your career:
You'll join a caring, dedicated team of social workers, administrative professionals, and support staff.
You'll receive supervision, training, and support tailored to your needs.
You'll thrive in a workplace where communication and meaningful connections are prioritized.
You'll enjoy a starting salary of $41,000–$61,000, based on experience, licenses, and certifications.
You'll receive mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
You'll work in a hybrid-remote environment, balancing in-home client visits with flexible home-based work.
You'll meet with your team in person at least 1–2 times per week for meetings and training.
You'll have access to comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance (for full-time positions), 403b retirement plans with matching, PTO, and paid holidays.
You'll be able to get paid on demand with DailyPay.
You'll be able to utilize Wellspring SupportLinc, our employee assistance plan.
If you are interested in learning more about these positions and Wellspring, or if you have any questions, please use this link to visit our career website for open opportunities within our Child, Family and Behavioral Health services division:
https://wellspringcareers.ttcportals.com/search/social-work-therapy-and-counseling/jobs
"Kinship care is the full-time protecting and nurturing of children by grandparents, aunts, uncles, godparents, older siblings, non-related extended family members, and anyone to whom children and parents ascribe a family relationship."
~Child Welfare League of America
The MSU School of Social Work's Kinship Care Resource Center, is expanding! To further our mission, we have developed four new positions and invite passionate, qualified individuals to apply. If you or someone you know is interested in making a meaningful impact on kinship families, we encourage you to explore these exciting opportunities.
Program Manager
You can learn more about the position and apply by visiting KCRC Program Manager
The job posting number is: 987619 and the Salary range begins at $55,000.
Project and Outreach Coordinator
You can learn more about the position and apply by visiting: Project and Outreach Coordinator
Job posting: 987517 The Salary range begins at $55,000.
Data Coordinator
You can learn more about the position and apply by visiting KCRC Data Coordinator
The job posting number is: 987514 and the Salary range begins at $55,000.
Training Coordinator
You can learn more about the position and apply by visiting: Training Coordinator
Job posting: 995595 The Salary range begins at $55,000.
We are Vista Maria
We are driven by courage, love, and vision to help girls, youth and their families realize a life beyond trauma and ignite a life of possibility. We are fearless in our commitment to keep them safe and to make them strong, and our courageous compassion finds new ways to bring wholeness and possibility to those who need it most.
Foster Care Supervisor
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 Supervisor is responsible for quality and goal oriented supervision, Quality Management, and task oversight.
Foster Care Specialist
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.
Therapist – Residential Programs
In accordance with the Agency’s Mission Statement, Code of Ethics, policy and procedures, State of MI licensing, contracts, and COA standards, the Therapist – Residential Programs is responsible for providing therapeutic treatment services to all residents based on the client’s individual needs.
Foster Care Specialist
The Foster Care Specialist shall hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human behavioral science, education or a related field. Experience in a professional setting with youth and families strongly preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills, professionalism, organizational skills and comfort with computer technology/database entry is required.
Appropriate candidate for this position must have the ability to handle stress well, have the ability to be an active listener with good clinical observation and evaluation skills, be flexible and able to handle change, be a team player yet able to work independently, able to multi-task, and maintain case responsibility and follow-through with multiple competing demands. The Foster Care Specialist candidate should demonstrate a commitment to the safety and well-being of children and families with the primary goal of ensuring that families have the tools and services needed to achieve reunification. Knowledge of available community resource for, and comfort working with, individuals facing challenges associated with substance abuse, mental health, cognitive/developmental disabilities, domestic violence, poverty, homelessness and trauma is required.
Candidate may not have been convicted of child abuse or neglect, a felony involving harm or threatened harm to an individual within the 10 years immediately preceding the date of hire, or be listed on the central registry as a perpetrator of child abuse or child neglect. The Foster Care Specialist shall possess a valid Driver’s License, positive driving record and proof of automobile insurance.
Working for Holy Cross Services isn’t just a job, it’s a mission. Together, we help tackle some of our communities’ greatest challenges. If you have the heart for the work, we invite you to apply to join our team.
HCS offers a comprehensive benefits package valued at more than $10,000 per employee per year for full time employees. These benefits include:
Full health insurance for employees AND their dependents, at no cost to the employee
Mental health benefits for employees AND dependents 13 and older, at no cost to the employee
Dental and Vision Insurance
14 paid holidays per year
Generous Accrued Paid Leave (APL)
Clinical supervision, licensure exam preparation, and CEUs