Samaritas Hiring For Youth Behavioral Specialist (ft) at Kalamazoo, MI 49008, United States Full Time

*Retention Bonus Eligible *

Experienced Youth Specialist-Enhanced Foster Care

The Behavioral Specialist of the Enhanced Foster Care team (ETFC) assists in providing non-professional auxiliary services for children and families under the discretion of the Case Work Supervisor.

This position is hybrid and has the flexibility to work from home and the office.

This is a full-time opportunity on our Enhanced Foster Care team. Starting salary of $41,600.00 annually.

The Behavioral Specialist provides support to ETFC Clinical Case Manager and fosters the care team in implementing treatment plans, goals, and behavioral interventions as established by the ETFC treatment team for ETFC Parents, ETFC youth, and their families.

Do you meet the following qualifications below?

• Possess either a Masterxe2x80x99s Degree in a human services field or a Bachelorxe2x80x99s Degree (B.A., B.S., or a B.S.W.) in a human services field with two years of experience working with children and families OR a Masterxe2x80x99s Degree or Bachelorxe2x80x99s Degree in an alternate field with a minimum of 30 credit hours in the human services field with two years experience working with children and families.

Some of the benefits you may receive are:
Full-Time/Part-Time:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full-time and part-time employee).
• Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full-time employees).
• Retirement Plan (403b) – Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%.
• Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals.
• Awesome Employee Discounts.
• Plus, many more benefits.
• Retirement Plan (403b) xe2x80x93 Contributions.
• Awesome Employee Discounts.

Samaritasxe2x80x99 Enhanced Treatment Foster Care (ETFC) program serves foster children with the highest level of need to allow them to remain in their community placements. The ETFC team provides time-limited intensive support to foster parents and children and coordinates community services to continue to meet the needs of the children and families. The Behavioral Specialist implements treatment plans, goals, and behavioral interventions as established by the ETFC treatment team for ETFC Parents, ETFC youth, and their families.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of high-needs youth and their foster families to keep youth in community placement settings and prevent residential placement.
• Responsible for all cases on assigned caseloads by caseload ratios as outlined in the ETFC contract.
• Transport ETFC children and parents as needed to and from medical appointments, community resources, and other social activities as defined by the individual childxe2x80x99s treatment plan.
• Implement treatment plans, goals, and behavioral interventions as established by the ETFC treatment team.
• Document interactions with and observations of the child, ETFC parents, the childxe2x80x99s family, and other service providers according to policy.
• Meet the ETFC contract requirements for ETFC parents and children every month.
• Participate in treatment team meetings as scheduled.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the ETFC supervisor and team.
• Provide on-call support to ETFC parents; Participate in an on-call system with team members.

Job Qualifications:
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification:

• Master’s Degree in the human service-related field; Or
• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field and two years of experience working with children and families, with experience in assessment and development of services plans; Or
• Masterxe2x80x99s Degree or Bachelorxe2x80x99s Degree in the alternate field with a minimum of 30 credit hours in the human services field with two years of experience working with children and families.

Experience:

• Two years of experience working with children and families.

Additional Work Requirements:

• Participate in a system of 24-hour availability to clients, caregivers, birth parents/planning family, and youth, as required.
• Required to attend and participate in training and other professional development activity, including those outlined by the ETFC contract and Council of Accreditation (COA) requirements.
• Unrestricted, valid driverxe2x80x99s license with a good driving record.

Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance is required.

About Samaritas :

Samaritas is a state-wide human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. Since 1934 – when were named Lutheran Charities – Samaritas has been committed to providing a safe and healthy pathway to brighter futures. In 1959, the organization merged with a similar group and was renamed Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. In 2016, in light of the growing diversity of our services, stakeholders, donors, congregational support and community partners, the organization re-branded to Samaritas. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services we provide. Since 1934, Samaritas has served others as an expression of the love of Christ with programs to help Michiganxe2x80x99s troubled families and disadvantaged individuals thrive. Samaritas is the statexe2x80x99s largest foster care agency with a full suite of family preservation programs and options like Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services to keep families together. Samaritas also manages five senior living facilities with a variety of geriatric care options. Additionally, Samaritas has resettlement services for refugees, housing solutions for adults with developmental disabilities and homeless families and Affordable Living communities for those who qualify for HUD housing. Visit samaritas.org for more information. Follow us on Facebook @IAmSamaritas, Twitter @IAmSamaritas or on Instagram @WeAreSamaritas.