Employment Opportunities

This position greets clients, handles a multi-line phone and schedules appointments. The receptionist opens and distributes incoming mail as well as insuring that out-going mail is properly metered. There is significant interaction with clients and staff. We are looking for a team worker who can take initiative as well as take direction. There are other front office duties. This position also works one evening per week until 8 pm.

We are a diverse agency serving a diverse population.  We need a full-time receptionist in this fast-paced office.

You must be a flexible team player and be able to multi-task. This work required attention to detail and good communication skills as well as Excel and Word skills.

If you are interested, please submit a resume to hr27@familyoutreachcenter.org using the subject title “Receptionist”.

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 at our main office as well as several new outreach sites that include schools in the greater Grand Rapids area and other social service organizations where our 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. Many of our outreach sites are located in schools where Spanish language is necessary to providing service.

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. Flexible hours are available for the individual who would like to supplement their current employment or for the individual wishing to return to the work force.

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

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Salary will be on a fee for service basis for each face-to-face contact provided.

The Community Living Supports (CLS) Worker will provide support to children and youth with an emotional disturbance or a developmental disability in the home and community settings.

Responsibilities include one-to-one interactions with the youth to increase/maintain self-sufficiency through skill building in four areas: independent living skills, heatlh care, personal care training, and behavioral/productivity needs.

Requirements: High school diploma, valid MI driver's license, experience working with children and/or teens, and excellent communication skills. Drug Test and Criminal Background checks will apply.

Flexible hours primarily in afternoons and evenings. $8.50 - $10 starting wage.

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.

Please send or email your resume and cover letter to:

Carrie Stelma, CLS Coordinator

cstelma@familyoutreachcenter.org

Family Outreach Center 
1945 Kalamazoo Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI  49507

EOE
(616) 988-1479

Family Engagement Therapy Program has an immediate opening for a fully licensed master's level social worker with a substance use disordered credential (CAAC etc.). Experience working with women with substance use disorders with dual issue of mental health is required. Services are home and community based and require a good working knowledge of community resources including treatment options.

The successful candidate must possess excellent engagement, diagnostic (DSM IV) and treatment skills with the ability to work comfortably and effectively with diverse populations. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Send cover letter and resume to:

Clinical Director
Family Outreach Center
1939 S. Division
Grand Rapids, MI  49507

or email:

hr29@familyoutreachcenter.org

Home Base/Family Case Management Program

Requires individuals with Master's degrees in social work to work full and 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:

Richard Gehl

hr29@familyoutreachcenter.org

Family Outreach Center
1939 South Division Ave
Grand Rapids, MI 49507, EOE

Experience:

A masters degree in Social Work or a related field is required.

Two to Five years experience in conducting drug and alcohol assessments is preferred.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to work independently with good organizational, time management and written and verbal communication skills 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

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We are looking for volunteers who can help with office tasks.  Volunteers wil interact with a diverse clientele.  A forty hour work week will be divided among the volunteers, so various hours and some flexibility is available.  We can also accommodate predictable work schedules.

Drug test and Criminal record check.

If you have phone, filing, basic computer skills, good people skills, and want to work with a professional office team providing important services, this is the place for you.  We will train you.

Please send a resume to the attention of Maxine Henderson.

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