Careers

Upper Peninsula Family Solutions does not have any open positions

at this time, but will accept resumes for future consideration.

Foster Care Caseworker

LOCATION:                  Office located in Negaunee Township, but travel throughout the Upper Peninsula is required.

JOB STATUS:                Full-time / 40+ hours per week

SALARY & BENEFITS:  Starting at $20.00 per hour, based on experience / individual insurance benefits at no cost to                                       employee / paid time off / 401k with generous agency match

FOSTER CARE CASEWORKER RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS:   

• Provide casework services to children placed in foster care due to abuse and neglect and work a reunification plan with parents
• Assess families and individuals to identify strengths and needs within the family unit
• Strong report writing skills
• Deal effectively with confrontation
• Communicate with and act as a liaison between MDHHS, attorneys, counselors, schools, parents, foster parents, and youth
• Travel throughout the Upper Peninsula for purposes of case management (court hearings, parenting time, home visits in the foster home or parental home)
• Maintain confidentiality
• Accept feedback, be open to learning, and have the ability to work well within a team

FOSTER CARE CASEWORKER QUALIFICATIONS:       

• A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or human services is REQUIRED
• Candidate must attend and complete 12-week Child Welfare Training Institute prior to assuming full caseload responsibilities
• Pass a background check and child protective services history check
• Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed and be willing to travel throughout the U.P.

Please email resumes to popem@upfs.org