Case Worker

At Samaritas, we ask you to join us - to "Be The Rock That Starts The Ripple". A ripple of transformation in the individual lives of the 15,000 people we help each year, and a ripple of positive change throughout our community. Our team is growing at Samaritas We are seeking more Rocks to join our team. We are always looking for additional employees who want to make a big impact and have a lot of fun doing so as part of an enthusiastic, collaborative team. We want you to be our rock

We walk with people in need, offering hope and compassion while upholding their dignity, advocating for equality and justice, and seeking creative solutions with those who place their trust in us.

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Provides case management services and coordinates vouchers for education and training for young adults who are aging out, or have aged out of foster care in accordance with all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide Education and Training Voucher Applications to each youth interested, as required.
• Assist youths to establish educational goals, determine living arrangements, and determine financial need that will empower youths to make informed and healthier decisions regarding their education and future.
• Monitor and assess each youth's educational, housing, employment, and mental health needs each semester with inputs from the youth.
• Provides community outreach support by making face-to-face contacts, telephone calls and presentations to assist identified youth.
• Assess, identify, and coordinate use of resources such as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) workers, direct services workers, educational resources, and state and private organization officials.
• Work collaboratively with referral sources, agencies, educational institutions, and individuals who have important roles in the client's life situation.
• Collaborate and work with high school guidance counselors to help educate and inform youth in various schools across Michigan in the ETV program and its eligibility requirements.
• Update student profile on computer database biannually.

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• Bachelor's degree in social work or other related field.

Experience

• Minimum one year experience in child welfare program preferred.

Additional Work Requirements

• Unrestricted valid driver's license with good driving record. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance.