Careers

Upper Peninsula Family Solutions is accepting applications for the following positions:

Foster Care Caseworker

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

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

SALARY & BENEFITS:  $20.00 per hour / insurance benefits at no cost to the employee / PTO / 401k with generous agency match

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

QUALIFICATIONS:       

• Must have a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or human services
• Candidate must attend and complete 9-week Child Welfare Institute Training 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
• Be willing to work evenings and weekends and be willing to travel throughout the U.P.

HOW TO APPLY:  Email resumes to Megan Pope (popem@upfs.org)

Visitation Supervisor/Case Aide

LOCATION:      Office located in Negaunee Township, but visitation occurs at various locations throughout the Upper Peninsula.

JOB STATUS:    Part-time / 20-25 hours per week / must be available evenings & weekends

SALARY:           $17.00 per hour

RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS:     

• Provide transportation using agency vehicle and supervise court ordered parenting time between children and their families
• Document observations of visitation and provide written reports to foster care workers
• Coordinate and schedule parenting time according to court orders and the needs expressed by the case worker
• Communicate effectively with foster parents, biological parents, and caseworkers
• Provide testimony during court proceedings if/when necessary
• Assist with general office responsibilities and provide support to foster care workers as needed with properly maintaining case files, including scanning, filing, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality

QUALIFICATIONS:       

• Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Pass a background check
• Be willing to work evenings and weekends and be willing to travel throughout the U.P.
• A bachelor’s degree in human services is preferred, but not required.  Current students enrolled in a human services degree program are encouraged to apply.
• This position has the potential for promotion to Foster Care Case Worker for the motivated and qualified person

HOW TO APPLY:         

• Email resumes to Megan Pope (popem@upfs.org)