Family Preservation Case Worker- Fulltime Grand Rapids *New Wages (8863) – Samaritas – Grand Rapids, MI

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• Provide appropriate referrals for clients requiring additional or alternative services
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• Collaborate with referral sources, agencies, institutions and individuals who have important roles in the family’s life situation. Provide advocacy and professional consultation work with the referring organization, schools, court, and other social service agencies as needed
• Complete client follow up at intervals as outlined
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Job Qualifications Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in social work or comparable reputed company service field
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record; reliable ongoing personal transportation suitable for safely transporting clients; reputed company automobile registration and reputed company of automobile insurance

Experience

• Minimum two years field experience working with multi-problem children and families with ability to relate to and engage with these families preferred
• Experience in strength-based, family-centered, solution focused approaches beneficial

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