6 foster care specialist jobs found

In accordance with the Agency’s mission statement, policies and procedures, professional Code of  Ethics, State of Michigan licensing and COA standards; the Foster Care Specialist is responsible for providing  direct foster care treatment services and case management services to assigned clients. TASKS OF THE POSITION Implements and monitors quality individual, group, and/or family counseling according to specific  treatment plans. Serves as a liaison and client advocate with the court, funding, referring/referral agencies and  schools. Completes all required paperwork, (e.g. updated assessments/treatments plans, case notes, phone  logs, court reports, Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS) and utilization review reports). Provides face-to-face contact with assigned clients, per contract requirements. Schedules, organizes and attends Team Decision Meetings. Participates in scheduled case conferences with collaborating agency. Maintains a flexible work schedule...

Life Enrichment Director Position Summary Under the general direction of the Executive Director as well as the Corporate and Regional Life Enrichment Directors, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, enriching the lives of our residents through regular coordination and facilitation of community events.   Qualifications and Required Experience for Life Enrichment Director: Degree in Recreational Therapy, Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist, or Certified Activity Director preferred. Experience may be substituted. Extensive experience in a creative event management or activity planning role. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of team members, residents and family members Positive attitude, enthusiasm and energy Compassion for older adults Extensive knowledge of current technologies Experience working with individuals with dementia preferred...

By the Agency’s mission statement, policies and procedures, professional Code of Ethics, State of  Michigan licensing, contracts, funding, and COA standards; the Foster Home Recruitment Specialist is  responsible for acts as a consulting generalist with primary responsibilities for the recruiting, screening, and  selection of foster parents. This position requires functioning in a cooperative and complementary manner with other  agency staff to maximize the productivity and efficiency of the Foster Care Department. TASKS OF THE POSITION •     Develops the foster home recruitment plan, under the supervision of the Foster Home  Development Manager, to ensure that an adequate number of foster homes are available to support the growth of the department. •     Develops contingency plans as needed if recruitment targets are not met timely. •     Works with the foster care and licensing team to identify areas of need for children  served and develops recruitment plans and initiatives to...

Commercial Contracting Corporation, a Michigan-based construction company, has an opening for an IT Support Helpdesk Specialist. We are seeking out a candidate who is energetic, projects a positive and professional image, has a strong sense of urgency. Position Highlights – Level 1 Helpdesk Technician: DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: General computer maintenance (Virus/Spyware removal, HD/Memory upgrades, software upgrades); Call center support - Receiving, processing, and prioritize support calls from users regarding the computer, software, and internet connections; Computer hardware setup and support; Firewall/Router support and maintenance; Participate in IT-related projects such as software/hardware deployments; Maintain departmental documentation on PCs, work orders, software, inventory, and other paperwork required; Stay current with relevant technology that could be beneficial; Ability to install software, deploy and...

The RRN Care Manager provides care management and care coordination for adult and pediatric patients with moderate to complex illness in the primary care setting, under minimal supervision. Serves in an expanded health care role to collaborate with specialists, members of the health care team, and patients/families to ensure the delivery of quality, efficient, and cost-effective health care services. Assesses care plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates all options and services with the goal of optimizing the patient’s health and emotional status. Integrates evidence-based clinical guidelines, preventive guidelines, and protocols, in the development of individualized care plans that are patient-centric, promoting quality and efficiency in the delivery of health care. Manage and actively follow a caseload of patients. Provides targeted interventions to avoid hospitalization and emergency room visits. Coordinates care across settings and helps patient/families...

Plan and implement a program of educational activities for preschool age children based on the High/Scope Curriculum. Create a clean, safe classroom environment. Assess each child’s progress through a developmental screening skill checklist, parent comments, daily on-going assessment of children through anecdotal notes, scoring them and entering them into On Line COR and observation on a regular basis. Write and implement daily lesson plans that meet the individual needs of children. Plan, implement and update individual learning plans for each child in the classroom. Plan and conduct at least two parent/teacher conferences and two home visits per child per program year. Establish and maintain a two-way positive communication system with parents through such means as newsletters, flyers, phone calls and face-to-face communication. Instruct children in appropriate use of classroom computer. Develop curriculum activities that reflect the ethnic/multi-cultural makeup...