Employment Opportunities
Family and Community Compact (Kinship Program)
An excellent opportunity exists for a professional with a bachelor's degree in social work (masters preferred) or related field who is committed to assisting high risk parents and extended family members in need of community-based support services. The program works with the child protection and court systems to provide an alternative for biological parent(s) whose child(ren) has been removed due to substantiated child abuse or neglect. The focus is to work with the parent to become rehabilitated so that reunification with their child(ren) might occur. Children are placed with extended family and/or fictive kin for up to one year. A host of services are provided to the caregiver and children to ensure that the placement is stable and all the needs of the family is addressed.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Collecting, compiling, and maintaining accurate emergency and other resource information for utilization in work with juveniles and their families.
- Serving as a referral advocate for families needing technical assistance in accessing community resources key to healthy functioning.
- Providing support and assistance with negotiations/meetings involving other community service programs when/where appropriate.
- Maintaining and provide information/training in self-advocacy, rights, services for kinship families.
- Conducting weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and/or quarterly home visits to the kinship families as directed.
- Completing program assessment forms, progress notes, and monthly reports as required.
- Collecting and compile information for monthly reports as requested by the Director of Child Welfare each month.
- Providing or arrange for limited transportation for families where appropriate.
Position available: June 15th. Competitive salary and benefits.
Send resume and 3 letters of references to:
Family and Community Compact Program Supervisor
Family Outreach Center, Inc.
1939 S. Division Avenue
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
EOE/No phone calls please.
Drug and Alcohol Assessor
Experience:
Two to Five years experience in conducting drug and alcohol assessments. The successful candidate should be experienced in working with underserved populations diagnosing and treating mental health and substance using disorders.
Knowledge and Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to work independently with good organizational, time management and written and verbal communication skill is required. Training and/or experience in working with low income and people of color is desired. The assessments will be conducted in the homes of the individuals being referred by the Department of Human Services Children's Protective Services Division and child welfare workers. The successful candidate should be able to complete the drug and alcohol assessment from the home. Knowledge of the local resources associated with treating mental health and substance using individuals is necessary.
Compensation:
Payment is on a fee for service basis at a rate of $30.00 per hour. Each assessment is scheduled for a two block of time and producing a report is reimbursed at $15.00 per report. Mileage is also paid. This position has no other benefits.
Please send or email your resume and cover letter to:
Richard Gehl
Clinical Director
Family Outreach Center
1939 South Division Ave
Grand Rapids, MI 49507, EOE
hr29@familyoutreachcenter.org |
Full-Time And Part-Time Opportunities
Community Liaison – Full-Time
Excellent opportunity for a professional with a bachelor’s degree in social work or related field who is committed to assisting agency clients in accessing community resources i.e., Department of Human Services, Michigan Rehabilitation Services, Network 180, Friend of the Court, Urban League, local pantries, YWCA, clinics, etc.
The successful candidate will also:
- Serve as an advocate for agency clients in meetings and negotiations with community resources, as needed (i.e., landlords, housing, utilities, etc.)
- Serve as liaison between agency clients and emergency needs/service programs throughout the city and/or county (i.e. Legal Aid, Police Department, etc.)
- Represent agency at community resource fairs and act as United Way campaign liaison
- Collect, compile, and maintain accurate emergency service information for clients in need
- Facilitate the pre-approved procurement and/or purchase of client and/or agency related goods and supplies
- Maintain and provide information to clients in becoming self-sufficient and proactive in decision-making
- Assist probationers and parolees re-entering the community
Bi-lingual professional (English/Spanish preferred)
Competitive salary and benefits
POSITION AVAILABLE: May 1, 2008
Send resume and 3 letters of recommendation to:
Clinical Director
Family Outreach Center, Inc.
1939 S. Division Avenue, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507.
EOE. No phone calls please.
Therapists and Case Management Positions
Opportunities exist for several experienced full and part-time positions within the agency programs for LMSW therapists and Bachelor’s level social workers. Drug test, background checks, TB test required.
Competitive salary and benefits (full-time positions only).
Send resume and 3 letters of references to: Clinical Director, Family Outreach Center, Inc. 1939 S. Division Avenue, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507. EOE/No phone calls please.
Jail Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time Opening)
Credentials/Experience:
LLMSW or LMSW licensed in the State of Michigan preferred to work in the Kent County Correctional Facility. Experience working with the incarcerated and underserved populations is desired.
Knowledge and Abilities:
The candidate will be computer literate with excellent assessment skills and a strong working knowledge of the DSM IV. Working independently as a member of a treatment team in a fast paced environment is necessary. The position is second shift working from 3 - 11pm. Occasional week-end coverage is required.
Please send or email your resume and cover letter to:
Jon McKay
Program Supervisor
Family Outreach Center
1939 S. Division Ave.
Grand Rapids, MI 49507, EOE
hr31@familyoutreachcenter.org
Outpatient Therapist (Part-Time Openings)
Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse program requires a Master's in Social Work plus licensure in the State of Michigan (LMSW). The program has successfully integrated its mental health and substance abuse outpatient services into a single program that has a strong emphasis on serving low income and people of color with co-occurring disorders. Children, Adolescents, Adults and their respective families are the focus in a person/family centered approach to addressing the wide range of issues that impact both individuals and family functioning.
Services will be provided through several new outreach sites that include schools in the greater Grand Rapids area as well as other social service organizations where out targeted populations are served.
Responsibilities Include: 1) Assessing mental health and substance use disorders using the DSM IV diagnostic code; 2) Developing and implementing clinical interventions appropriate to the identified needs of the client population; 3) recognizing the need for psychiatric services i.e. assessment for the use of psychotropic medication and making referrals for in-house services; 4) Making referrals for other supportive services (group); 5) Ability to work independently (60) active clients; 6) Timely completion of all Clinical reports; and 7) Working as a member of the team. Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and substance abuse disorders across the age and gender spectrum is a must as well as experience in working with the service population.
Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred.
We are always looking for someone who can add to the diversity of our team as well as the ability to interface with family systems, people of color and low income individuals. Some evening hours are required as well as leading educational, treatment and preventative groups. Generous benefits.
Please send or email your resume and cover letter to:
Director of Clinical Services
Family Outreach Center
1939 South Division Ave
Grand Rapids, MI 49507, EOE
hr31@familyoutreachcenter.org
Family Outreach Center provides and excellent benefit package for its full-time employees. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, short and long term disability, an employer-participating 403(b) retirement plan, and generous sick, personal, and vacation time.
Home Base/Family Case Management Program
Requires individuals with Master's degrees in social work to work part-time providing services to children and adolescents and their families in a community based setting.
Responsibilities Include: 1) Assessing mental health and substance use disorders using the DSM IV diagnostic code; 2) Developing and implementing clinical interventions appropriate to the identified needs of the client population; 3) recognizing the need for psychiatric services i.e. assessment for the use of psychotropic medication and making referrals for in-house services; 4) Making referrals for other supportive services (group); 5) Ability to work independently (20 - 24) active clients; 6) Timely completion of all Clinical reports; and 7) Working as a member of the team. Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and substance abuse disorders across the age and gender spectrum is a must as well as experience in working with the service population. Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred. We are always looking for someone who can add to the diversity our team as well as the ability to interface with family systems, people of color and low income individuals. Some evening hours are required as well as leading educational, treatment and preventative groups. Generous benefits.
Please send or email your resume and cover letter to:
Marvin McKenzie
Family Outreach Center
1939 South Division Ave
Grand Rapids, MI 49507, EOE
hr30@familyoutreachcenter.org
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