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Youth Development Specialist - 3rd Shift
Reports To: Residential House Supervisor
Beginning Pay: $12.35 - 13.00 per hour

Full-time, set schedule position working 3 days during the work week, 10 hour shifts (10:30pm – 8:30am), and one, 10 hour shift on the weekend (10:30pm – 8:30am). The Youth Development Specialist (Specialist) position, provides direct care for children and youth living in an open residential program.  Specialists see to the physical and emotional needs of the children and youth who have experienced some form of abuse and/or neglect. Specialists will model and teach appropriate social skills while working closely with a staff therapist to implement individualized treatment plans.  This role demands an individual with strong relationship building skills, physical and emotional stamina and an ability to work in a team environment in order to provide a family like setting. Specialists act in a parental role by meeting basic needs of youth.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Associates and/or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Youth Ministries, Criminal Justice and/or Communications is a plus. Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record is required.  Those interested in a career in the child welfare field or those with a desire to help struggling children and teenagers are encouraged to apply.

Adoption Specialist
Reports To: Adoption Program Manager
Beginning Pay: $29,000 - $33,000 salary

Application Deadline: June 22, 2018

Full-time Adoption Specialist.  Assessing, preparing, placing and supervising children who are in foster care due to abuse or neglect  in adoptive homes.  Recruiting, screening and assessing adoptive family applicants and matching approved families with waiting children. 

Qualifications:

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.  Child welfare experience and/or case management, especially in adoption or foster care preferred. CWTI trained also preferable.

Youth Development Specialist - 2nd Shift
Reports To: Residential House Supervisor
Beginning Pay: $12.35 - 13.00 per hour

Full-time, set schedule position working 3 days during the work week, 8 hour shifts (2:30pm – 10:30pm), and one, 14 hour shift on the weekend (8:30am – 10:30pm). The Youth Development Specialist (Specialist) position, provides direct care for children and youth living in an open residential program.  Specialists see to the physical and emotional needs of the children and youth who have experienced some form of abuse and/or neglect. Specialists will model and teach appropriate social skills while working closely with a staff therapist to implement individualized treatment plans.  This role demands an individual with strong relationship building skills, physical and emotional stamina and an ability to work in a team environment in order to provide a family like setting. Specialists act in a parental role by meeting basic needs of youth.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Associates and/or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Youth Ministries, Criminal Justice and/or Communications is a plus. Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record is required.  Those interested in a career in the child welfare field or those with a desire to help struggling children and teenagers are encouraged to apply.

Residential Transportation Aide
Reports To: Residential Program Manager
Beginning Pay: $11.00 hourly

Part-time, Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., providing transportation for residents of St. John’s Home and foster children to school August through end of June.

Qualifications:

Excellent driving record and experience working with children and youth required.  Position requires good organizational skills, timeliness, and high energy. Bilingual persons are encouraged to apply.

Family Support Services Supports Coordinator
Reports To: Family Supports Services Supervisor
Beginning Pay: $30,000 - $34,000

Family Support Services provides in home case management service to children who are diagnosed with a developmental disability.  Support Coordinators respond to the expressed needs and desires of the family and provide concrete assistance in coordinating a family support system and resources. Supports coordinators provide linking, monitoring, and coordinating of services within the community. Supports Coordinators work with the families and consumers to develop a person-centered plan (PCP) to assist the family and child in achieving goals in the areas of activities of daily living, improving the child’s ability to communicate and interact with his/her environment, and promoting inclusion and participation in the community. Services are provided in the home or community setting and some evening hours are required. 

Qualifications:

Minimum education requirements include a 4 year degree in the following: psychology, physician, education from an accredited program, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, audiology, registered nurse, registered dietician, therapeutic recreation, or a licensed or limited-licensed professional counselor.   Experience working with culturally diverse populations and one year of experience working with clients diagnosed with developmental disabilities preferred. Bilingual persons are encouraged to apply.

Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Reports To: Family Supports Services Coordinator
Beginning Pay: Based on Qualifications & Experience

Behavior Analysis is the systematic study of behavior. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the application of the principles of learning and motivation from Behavior Analysis, and the procedures and technology resulting from those principles, to the solution of problems of social significance.  A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) provides and supervises behavior analysis, assessing individuals, most often on the Autism Spectrum (AS), with problematic behaviors, studies changes the environment has on behavior, and designs and implement plans to positively impact problematic behaviors.  This includes direct supervision of Behavior Technicians. 

Qualifications:

Current certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) with at least one year of ABA experience and a Master’s Degree in behavior analysis, education, psychology, social work or related field required.

Medical Services Registered Nurse (RN) - Child & Adolescent
Reports To: Medical Services Manager
Beginning Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Application Deadline: June 29, 2018

Full-time position to provide nursing services for children and youth in residential treatment, foster care and community based family preservation services. Includes health screenings for youth entering care, ongoing evaluation of health and wellness, education and support to youth, parents and program staff, support to on-site psychiatric medication clinics and management of prescriptions and receipt and distribution of medications, functioning as a primary resource for questions or concerns about medications, and coordination with PCPs, dentists and other medical professionals.  Requires exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including documentation in electronic health records. Unique opportunity to truly impact the lives of children and youth in our community and the organization as a whole, with a Monday through Friday schedule that includes rotating on-call responsibilities with other members of the nursing team. The right candidate will enjoy a fast-paced, energetic, diverse and collaborative work environment, filled with chances to use their organization, communication and nursing skills.

Qualifications:

Educational requirements are graduation from an accredited nursing program, current licensure with State of Michigan (RN). Minimum of 3 years pediatric nursing experience required, with child/adolescent psychiatric experience strongly preferred.

Enhanced Foster Care Clinical Case Manager
Reports To: Enhanced Foster Care Supervisor
Beginning Pay: $32,000 - $40,000

Application Deadline: June 20, 2018

Full-time position supporting youth and foster families participating in Enhanced Foster Care services, which provide specialized out-of-home services for children who present with significant emotional and/or behavioral issues requiring intensive, targeted and coordinated planning, interventions and support.  The Clinical Case Manager is responsible to assure children and foster families are assessed, monitored and engaged in a service plan designed to enhance stability, wellness and growth. This includes facilitated referrals for, and monitoring of, behavioral health or other therapies for the child, information, skill building and support for foster parents, and coordination with education and other community systems.

Qualifications:

Masters’ degree in human services or Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of relevant experience required, child welfare experience strongly preferred. Candidates with working knowledge of community systems and services for youth, as well as strong case management experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Food Service Assistant
Reports To: Operations Manager
Beginning Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 / hour

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, June 01, 2018

Part time - 20 hours per week

Working under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the Food Service Assistant is responsible for providing hands-on assistance to the food service program on the residential campus.  The Food Service Assistant works in conjunction with the Food Service Specialist and other administrative staff in the completion of assigned duties including inventory, purchasing and ordering, safe handling, preparing, and storing procedures, reporting, etc.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous food service experience preferred and ServSafe certification a bonus.

Foster Care Licensing Specialist
Reports To: Foster Care Licensing Supervisor
Beginning Pay: $30,000 - $34,000

Application Deadline: June 29, 2018

Full-time position in a well-established team of Foster Care licensing staff.  Duties include completion of assessment, certification, reevaluation and special evaluation processes for relative caregivers and foster home applicants in accordance with MDDHS, DCWL, COA and agency policies and procedures. Provide initial and ongoing training to foster parents, in addition to assisting with agency recruitment and retention activities.  Assure children in care are safe and nurtured through consistent monitoring of assigned foster homes.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or similar degree with required.  Experience in foster care, adoption or foster home licensing is preferred.  DCWL Certification training is preferred.  Must be available evenings and weekends.

Director of Child Welfare Services
Reports To: Chief Programs Officer
Beginning Pay: $61,250 to $75,000

Application Deadline: July 6, 2018

Unique opportunity at D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s (DABSJ) to lead an established division of foster care, foster home licensing and adoption professionals. DABSJ is at the forefront of best practice and systems transformation efforts as one of the partner agencies in the West Michigan Partnership for Children (WMPC), Kent County’s Performance-based Child Welfare pilot; the Director plays a key role in the project, establishing a culture of exceptional service in the context of Key Performance Indicators and data-driven outcomes. DABSJ is looking for a committed, skilled, energetic and visionary leader who embraces an environment marked by rapid change, increasing client need, incredible opportunities and emerging shifts in the child welfare workforce.

Qualifications:

Minimum requirements include a relevant Masters’ Degree in a Human Services discipline and at least five years of increasingly responsible leadership experience in agencies serving vulnerable children and families, ideally in some combination of child welfare, residential and/or children’s behavioral health, with significant knowledge of public systems of care strongly preferred.

Youth Development Specialist II
Reports To: House Supervisor
Beginning Pay: TBD

Application Deadline: June 18, 2018

(2) Full time positions available. The Youth Development Specialist II (Specialist II) serves as a role model and coach for other Youth Development Specialist (YDS) staff, including effective strategies to function as a member of the treatment team and organizing YDS shift duties and tasks when necessary.  The Specialist II works closely with the House Supervisor to ensure efficient program operations.

Qualifications:

Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required by state licensing authority. Agency prefers a bachelor’s degree, or near completion, in a field related to the helping professions. Minimum of one year Youth Development Specialist experience required. Selected candidates will have flexible availability to work primarily first and/or second shifts.

Receptionist
Reports To: Administrative Coordinator
Beginning Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 / hr

Part Time, 15 – 20 hours per week
Schedule: Tuesday, 7:45 am - 11:45 am, Thursday, 7:45 am - 7:30 pm, with ability to fill in for vacations and sick time.

Application Deadline: Friday, June 22, 2018

The Receptionist is primarily responsible for greeting all visitors, creating a welcoming environment, and facilitating telephone calls for the Agency. The Receptionist will also perform various administrative support duties including typing, word processing support, and mail opening tasks. Selected candidate must have strong customer service abilities, clerical and problem solving skills with an acute attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, as well as the availability to work until approximately 7:30 pm.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Receptionist, Customer Service, and Non-Profit/Child Welfare experience requested. Schedule flexibility a plus.

Medical Assistant
Reports To: Medical Services Manager
Beginning Pay: $14.00 - $16.00

Provide clerical and operational support to Nursing and program staff to ensure the physical health, psychiatric, dental, and vision needs of children and youth served throughout the organization are met. Includes scheduling and monitoring of appointments, communication and coordination with primary care and specialty offices, labs and pharmacies, billing and insurance confirmation and follow-up, maintenance, organization and review of medical documentation, data collection, and documentation of services in compliance with contract and policy requirements.

Qualifications:

Medical Assistant certificate required. Three or more years of relevant experience and pediatric knowledge preferred. Candidate must be focused on patient care and detail oriented.