Families First Worker Jobs

The Families First of Michigan (FFM) Worker is responsible for adhering to the Families First of Michigan philosophy, values, beliefs, and contract requirements. Families First of Michigan keeps families together and safe by providing intensive therapeutic interventions to resolve major problems and assist families in learning to adequately care for their children. The FFM Program provides 4-6 weeks of intense program services

Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives?

If you’ve got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the community, then we’ve got the right opportunity for you.

About Catholic Charities West Michigan

Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) is a community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan and offering a variety of services in family preservation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach.

• CCWM encourages persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths to apply for employment.
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to communicate
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Provides In-home visits to children and parents
• Ability to advocate for families
• Transports for various appointments as needed
• Knowledge of local resources
• CCWM is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
• Knowledge of brief, solution focused therapy and strength based solution focused intervention strategies
• Provides 24-hours a day, 7 days a week availability to clients.
• 24/7 availability for immediate and flexible work schedule is necessary
• Ability to teach and model behavior
• Ability to have a non-judgmental positive attitude toward families in crisis
• Participates in sessions, reviews and meetings
• Ability to work in partnership with other team members and/or service providers.
• Completes necessary documentation and follow ups
• Ability to multi-task, organize and meet deadlines
• Develops treatment and goal plans for families in collaboration with other service providers

Education

Bachelor Degree in the field of Human Services or related is required, preferable in social work from a four-year college or university is required.

Wage Range$31,000.00-$38,000.00

Experience

A minimum of one year of related experience working with multi-problem children and families and the overall ability to relate to and engage with these families is highly recommended.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

none required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Our Mission

In the spirit of our Catholic tradition, we lead our diverse communities with hope and compassion by offering innovative, collaborative programs. Through our team of highly trained employees, dedicated volunteers and generous community, we deliver the highest quality social services.

Our Vision

Following in the footsteps of Christ, we are the leaders in empowering people to achieve their God given potential by providing help and creating hope.

Our Values

• Sanctity of All Life
• Compliance
• Collaboration
• Compassion
• Service to All People

CCWM is an equal opportunity employer, subject to all federal and state laws as applicable to a religious Agency.

The In-Home Family Program is an in-home program for families at risk of having their children removed due to abuse or neglect, or families requiring timely reunification services. In-Home Family Services include parent education, home management, organizational skills, counseling or other skill enhancement necessary. Services are individualized and based on the family’s presenting concerns.

This position is part-time.

Hourly Wage Range $14.90-$18.39

Flexible work schedule after an initial training period that includes working in the office and out of the office.

Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives?

If you’ve got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the community, then we’ve got the right opportunity for you.

About Catholic Charities West Michigan

Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) is a community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan and offering a variety of services in family preservation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach.

• Participates in sessions, reviews and meetings
• Knowledge of brief, solution focused therapy and strength based solution focused intervention strategies
• Knowledge of local resources
• Carry an active case load
• CCWM is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
• Complete necessary documentation and follow ups
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to multi-task, organize and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate
• Ability to have a non-judgmental positive attitude and assessment toward families in crisis
• CCWM encourages persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths to apply for employment.
• Provide In-home services, strength based training and education services to children and parents
• Receive and accept written referrals immediately from MDHHS
• Ability to work in partnership with other team members and/or service providers.
• Develop Service plans for families in collaboration with referral source
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Develop emergency and safety plans for families of crisis or risk at harm to children

Education

Bachelor’s degree with a major in one of the following human service areas social work, sociology, psychology, family ecology, consumer/community services, family studies, family and/or child development, guidance/school counseling, counseling psychology or criminal justice is required.

Experience

A minimum of one year of field experience with children and families with multiple problems and the overall ability to relate to and engage with the families.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

none required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Our Mission

In the spirit of our Catholic tradition, we lead our diverse communities with hope and compassion by offering innovative, collaborative programs. Through our team of highly trained employees, dedicated volunteers and generous community, we deliver the highest quality social services.

Our Vision

Following in the footsteps of Christ, we are the leaders in empowering people to achieve their God given potential by providing help and creating hope.

Our Values

• Compassion
• Sanctity of All Life
• Collaboration
• Compliance
• Service to All People

CCWM is an equal opportunity employer, subject to all federal and state laws as applicable to a religious Agency.