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Foster Care Specialist

spectrum human servicesSouthfield, MI

6 days ago

Occupations

Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSocial Workers, All OtherCommunity and Social Service Specialists, All Other

Industries

Other Individual and Family ServicesChild and Youth ServicesChild Care Services
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About the role

Make a Lasting Impact — Foster Care Specialist Are you driven by compassion, resilience, and a commitment to keeping families safe and connected? Join our team as a Foster Care Specialist in Flint and become a vital advocate for children and families navigating the child welfare system. This is more than a social work role — it’s an opportunity to empower parents, protect children, and help shape brighter, more stable futures every day.
Why Join Us:
  • Competitive salaried compensation with full-time benefits
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision – BCBS)403(b) retirement plan with employer match
  • Life insurance & short-term disability coverage
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Career growth & professional development opportunities
  • Mission-driven culture focused on family preservation and youth transformation
What You’ll DoEmpower & Reunite Families: Provide intensive, family-centered casework services to birth parents, foster/adoptive parents, and children, modeling parenting, communication, and household management skills to support safe family reunification. Advocate & Coordinate: Represent children and families in court, facilitate team meetings, and partner with schools, medical providers, and clinical staff to ensure seamless support and care. Ensure Child Well-Being & Safety: Conduct regular safety visits, monitor health and educational needs, and create structured treatment and safety plans. Provide Crisis Support: Participate in a supportive 24/7 emergency response system to assist families in crisis and restore stability when needed most. What You Bring
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Child Development, Human Services, or a related field.
Experience & Skills: 1+ years of experience working with families and conducting assessments preferred. Strong interpersonal, time management, conflict resolution, and written documentation skills. Knowledge: Understanding of strength-based family work, wraparound processes, child development, and child welfare policies. Transportation: Valid, unrestricted Driver’s License, good driving record, proof of auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle for home visits and client transportation. Clearances: Ability to pass MDHHS Central Registry clearance, a Michigan State Police record check, a physical exam, and a TB test. Ready to Make an Impact?

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

Southfield, MI

Occupation

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Industry

Other Individual and Family Services

Posted

6 days ago

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