Foster Care Case Worker

Company: Christ Child House
Location: Detroit
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Foster Care Case Worker shall provide services to all children referred by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to Christ Child of Detroit Foster Care and/or relative homes. Services shall be provided in children, relative caregiver and foster parent homes. The Foster Care Case Worker must adhere to MDHHS rules and regulations, professional standards and ethical standards in the delivery of services/supports to all persons served. Services are performed in ways that assist each child to achieve permanency. PRINCIPLE AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure Foster Care program service delivery is in accordance with contractual terms, licensing rules, COA standards and agency policies and procedures. Report any suspected abuse or neglect of a child in care to DHHS for investigation as required by Public Acts of 1975, Act. Number 238. File 3200's when necessary (mandated reporting) and inform administration immediately of any client abuse or neglect. Complete CWTI Training per contractual requirements; Candidates who currently possess CWTI training will be given preferential consideration. Court responsibility as assigned per contract & complete court reports and dispositions in a timely manner. Prepare court reports for children, making routine, quarterly appearances on behalf of all children under court jurisdiction unless ordered otherwise by appointed judge/referee. Adhere and follow all case related court orders. Write the Initial Service Plan Write complete Updated Service Plans and Permanent Ward Service Plans quarterly including the FANS, CANS assessment updates. Complete foster care action summaries as required Ensure that youth 14 and over have Independent Living skills and are prepared to exit Foster Care Participate in Foster Care Review Boards Enter all required information into MDHHS electronic record systems, including but not limited to LMS and MiSACWIS. Contacts entered within five (5) days. Schedule and facilitate ongoing progress review meetings and case conferences to assist the client in meeting goals and objectives of the case plan. Provide environmental monitoring of all foster homes to ensure safety Obtain all needed documentation: birth certificates, yearly well-child exams, dental exams, subsidy entitlements, etc. May be required to provide case management of initial placements through the intake process. Coordinates treatment services with appropriate local, state, or federal agencies and/or community. Collects and obtains client specific information to assist in moving clients toward permanency. Responsible for assessing Determination of Care (DOC) as often as needed. Schedule and attend all FTM and TDM's. Maintains a flexible work schedule and be available during nontraditional working hours for supervisory on call purposes. Maintain client files including filing, updating information, etc. in accordance with MDHHS Licensing & Contract Compliance standards. Transport clients as necessary to link services for client and family. Responsible for coordinating all services pertaining to intake, schooling, vocational rehabilitation, therapy, medical / dental, discharge planning, etc. and overseeing client compliance with these areas. Responsible for On-Call as assigned. Visit no less than once every month with each child in their foster home. Visit no less than once quarterly with each biological parent whose parental rights have not been terminated. Must have face-to-face contact with each parent/guardian at least once each calendar month, with a least one contact each quart occurring in the parent's place of residence. Participate in weekly supervised parental visits. Participate in monthly face to face supervision with designated Supervisor. Provides other Agency related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS : Each Foster Care Caseworker must meet the following criteria: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a human behavioral science, or in another major where 25% of the course credits earned toward the degree are in human behavioral sciences, and 4 years of experience as a social service worker, 2 years of which are in an agency or in a child caring institution, or in an agency in a child welfare function. Have earned a bachelor's degree in a qualifying major or a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester credits in one or more of the qualifying degrees. Qualifying Degrees: Behavioral Science. • Community Development. • Community Services. • Counseling (Psychology). • Criminal Justice (Administration). • Early Childhood Studies. • Education. • Education of the Emotionally Disturbed. • Education of the Gifted. • Family Ecology. • Family Life Education - Spring Arbor University. • Family Studies. • Family and/or Child Development. • Forensic Psychology. • Gerontology. • Guidance/School Counseling. • Human Development and Family Studies - Michigan State University. • Human Services. • Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Science. • Law Enforcement. • Psychology. • Social Work. • Sociology. • Special Education. Have basic computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Word preferred Excellent written and oral communication and organizations skills. Must have successfully completed Child Welfare Training Institute (CWTI) requirements including a competence-based performance evaluation. Training caseloads may be assigned (once staff has commenced the CWTI Pre-Service Institute [PSI], under the supervision of an experienced worker, and not to exceed three cases. Must receive a minimum of 40 hours of CWTI pre-approved and qualifying in-service training on an annual basis. (Staff successfully completing the CWTI PSI shall be exempt from the in-service requirement during the calendar year in which the staff completed PSI.) If transferring from another children's services position that has successfully completed the CWTI PSI training in that program, shall attend and complete CWTI Foster Care Private Agency Program Specific transfer training within six months of assuming this position. New caseworkers who possess the University-based Child Welfare certificate shall be required to complete program-specific training. The program-specific training curriculum for Child Welfare certificate holders shall be reviewed and approved by MDHHS Contract Monitors. Adjusted hours and extensive travel may be required in executing the duties and responsibilities of this position, e.g., travel to homes, schools, vocational settings, hospitals, medical offices, and other community locations as needed. Extensive scheduled and non-scheduled travel is an essential function of this position. Employees are expected to provide their own transportation. Maintenance of a valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record, and vehicle insurance in compliance with State of Michigan requirements are all continuing conditions of employment. If the employee must provide alternative forms of transportation, they are responsible for assuring that the alternative form of transportation complies with these directives.

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