Employment Opportunities

Family Case Management Program

Professionals with a MSW or master's degree in a related field with state licensure wanted to work full and part-time.  Experience in providing services to children,adolescents and their families preferred.  Services to be provided in homes and other community based settings.

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to: 1) assessing mental health and substance use disorders using the DSM IV diagnostic code; 2) incorporating and maintaining a person and family centered treatment planning approach with children/families; 3) developing and implementing clinical interventions appropriate to the identified needs of the child/adolescent and family; 4) referrals for psychiatric services, including assessments for psychotropic medication; 5) referrals for group counseling and other supportive services ; 6) the ability to work independently and manage an active case load of approximately 21 families; 7) the timely completion of all clinical reports; and 8) the ability to work as a member of a team. Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and substance abuse disorders in children, adolescents and adults is a must. Bi-lingual in Spanish/English preferred. We are always looking for someone who can add to the diversity of our team, and has the ability to work effectively with family systems, people of color and low income individuals. Some evening hours are required.  Opportunities exist for leading educational, treatment and prevention groups. Generous benefits.

Please send or email your resume and cover letter to:

Kahana Harrison, Program Supervisor

kharrison@focgr.org

Family Outreach Center
1945 South Kalamazoo Ave
Grand Rapids, MI 49506, EOE

Family Outreach Center is looking for qualified professionals to complete initial evaluations, provided diagnosis and treatment recommendations for individuals needing a drug and/or alcohol assessment. 

Education and Experience:

A masters degree in Social Work or a related field is required with the appropriate licensure and/or certifications. Two to five years experience in conducting drug and alcohol assessments is preferred.

Knowledge and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to work independently with good organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills.  Training and/or experience in working with low income individuals and diverse communities is desired.  The assessments will be conducted in the homes of the individuals being referred by the Department of Human Services Children's Protective Services Division and child welfare workers.  The successful candidate must be able to complete the drug and alcohol assessment in the home or community.  Knowledge of the local resources associated with treating mental health and substance using individuals is necessary.

Compensation:

Payment is on a fee for service basis at a rate of $30.00 per hour.  Each assessment is scheduled for a two block of time and producing a report is reimbursed at $15.00 per report.  Mileage is also paid.  This position has no other benefits.

Please send or email your resume and cover letter to:

Richard Gehl
Clinical Director
Family Outreach Center
1939 South Division Ave
Grand Rapids, MI 49507, EOE

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Family Outreach Center is interested in identifying master's level social workers to provide outpatient mental health and substance abuse services in its outpatient clinic.  The successful candidate must have experience in working with children, adolescents, adults and families.  Licensure with the State of Michigan to practice as a social worker (LMSW) or the equivalent is required.  The program has successfully integrated its mental health and substance abuse outpatient services into a single program that has a strong emphasis on serving low income individuals and families and people of color with co-occurring disorders. The agency offers person and family centered services to addressing the wide range of issues that impact both individuals and family functioning.

Services will be provided at our main office, and at several new outreach sites that include schools in the greater Grand Rapids area and other social service organizations where our targeted populations are served.

The agency is most interested in hiring part-time staff at this time.

Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to: 1) assessing mental health and substance use disorders using the DSM IV diagnostic code; 2) developing and implementing clinical interventions appropriate to the identified needs of the client population; 3) recognizing the need for psychiatric services,  psychotropic medication and refering for in-house services; 4) referrals for group counseling and other supportive services ; 5) the ability to work independently with active clients; 6) the timely completion of all clinical reports; and 7) working as a member of the team. Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and substance abuse disorders in children, adolescents, adults and that are gender specific is desirable.

Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred. Many of our outreach sites are located in schools where Spanish language is necessary to providing service.

We are always looking for someone who can add to the diversity of our team as well as the ability to interface with family systems, people of color and low income individuals. Some evening hours are required.  Opportunities exists for facilitating educational, treatment and prevention groups. Flexible hours are available for the individual who would like to supplement their current employment or for the individual wishing to return to the work force.

Please send or email your resume and cover letter to:

Director of Clinical Services
Family Outreach Center
1939 South Division Ave.
Grand Rapids, MI 49507, EOE

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Salary will be on a fee for service basis for each face-to-face contact provided.

Family Outreach Center, Inc. is looking for volunteers who can help with office tasks.  Agency volunteers will interact with a diverse clientele.  A forty hour work week will be divided among the volunteers, so various hours and some flexibility is available.  We can also accommodate predictable work schedules.

Drug test and Criminal record check required.

If you have phone, filing, basic computer skills, good people skills, and want to work with a professional office team providing important services, this is the place for you.  We will train you.

Please send a resume to the attention of Maxine Henderson.

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