Social Work - Team Leader - Family Reunification - Wayne County

Overview: Coordinates treatment plan development, coordination and implementation with two Family Workers for a caseload of up to 12 families in order to transition children home from out of home placement and prevent the recurrence of abuse and neglect to children. Responsible for: Providing professional therapy during weekly visits with the family in their home or community for a period of 4-6 months; Writing and submitting service plans, safety plans and progress reports; Court reporting/testimony; Supporting families by providing concrete assistance and referrals based on the individual needs of the family. Works a flexible schedule (24/7) to assist with client emergencies and specific needs.Responsibilities:

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  Adheres to the Family Reunification Program model of service (strength-based, solution focused approach).
• Develop treatment plan, goals and activities, with the family and Family Worker. Coordinate the implementation of the treatment plan with assigned Family Workers.
• Provide professional therapeutic intervention sessions, with the family and/or individual family members based on individual needs.
• Provide skills training, including but not limited to; parental resilience, social connections and concrete support, child development, social and emotional competence of children, nurturing and attachment and infant safe sleep.
• Refer families/make collateral contacts to community services including but not limited to: Early On, domestic violence, mental health and substance abuse counseling based on the needs of the family.
• Assumes primary responsibility for preparation of reports in conjunction with the Family Worker (service plans, progress reports, termination summaries, case notes, time sheets, letters, etc.) within the appropriate time frame.
• Document the use of solution-focused interviewing techniques and positive, empowering, strength-based language in communication with the family.
• Prepares for and presents testimony as needed for court.
• Plan and develop quarterly workshop ideas and quarterly family activities.
• Maintain face to face contact with families according to the contract defined frequency and the individual needs of each family by keeping a flexible work schedule and providing twenty-four (24) hour/7 days week availability.
• Complete follow-up evaluations of families at 6 and 12 months in the specified time frame.
• Transport clients in your own vehicle.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work or related human service field
• One year of in-home, clinical work experience in a child welfare program

**Wellspring Lutheran Services, Social Work, Human Services, In-Home, Wayne County, Detroit**