Social Worker Assistant - Refugee Foster Care (Bilingual Preferred) Job at Samaritas, Lansing, MI

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  • Samaritas
  • Lansing, MI

Job Description

We are looking for a full time Social Worker Assistant , Bi-lingual Preferred 

 

This position provides transportation to youth throughout Jackson, Kent County, Lansing, Wayne, and Washtenaw. 

 

This role supports our refugee foster care program , some of the daily responsibilities are paperwork, transportation of youth to appointments, interpretation for bilingual staff

 

Shift: Day Shift - Monday thru Friday -Varied Day Shift and Schedules are provided weekly.

 

Wage: 16.75 Hourly plus mileage

 

Samaritas is a Michigan-based 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. 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 our faith-based company provides.

Assists in providing a variety of culturally relevant, bi-lingual, non-professional auxiliary services for children and families in support of case related goals. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Maintain current knowledge of and provide non-professional auxiliary services and assistance to clients, under the direction of social worker and casework supervisor in accordance with applicable contractual, regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. 
  • Provide transportation for foster children to and from medical appointments, during placement or replacement, and with social worker to clinics, other agencies, etc. 
  • Supervise children during appointments either at home, in offices, or at other appropriate sites. 
  • Maintain a resource file and become acquainted with the procedures and operations of various medical and/or educational facilities in the community, which provide services for children. 
  • Observe and document activity related to the child and foster parents; report observations to social worker with case responsibility. 
  • Develops and maintains complete progress notes for assigned cases utilizing computerized software. 
  • Obtain reports (e.g. court reports, school reports, birth records, etc.) and resource information from other agencies on behalf of social worker as assigned by supervisor. 
  • Assist the social worker with case assessments pertinent to development of casework plan. 
  • Assist the licensing social worker with home evaluations, renewals and training activities. 
  • Handle post-foster care inquiries in accordance with agency policy and practices.

Job Qualifications

 

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification 

  • Associate’s degree in human services or related field, or high school diploma/equivalent and 60 college credits or equivalent combination of education and work experience required. Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services or related field preferred. 

 

Experience 

  • One year experience in child welfare or refugee resettlement program preferred. 

 

Additional Work Requirements 

  • Valid unrestricted driver’s license with good driving record with reliable transportation suitable to transport person served. Proof of current automobile registration and insurance. 
  • Extended hours may be required. 

#childwelfare #resettlement #refugee #bi-lingual #spanish

(Req 2024-11102)

 

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 Michigan’s troubled families and disadvantaged individuals thrive. Samaritas is the state’s 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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Home office, Shift work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,

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