Hiring Process

  1. HR views the resume and compares the applicant's skill sets against current open positions.
  2. Phone screenings are given only to those candidates who are qualified for a position.
  3. A face-to-face interview is conducted by the HR Department and if necessary appropriate testing is administered at this time.
  4. A select group of candidates will meet with the Section Managers.
  5. Additional interviews will be set up with a member of the Executive Team.
  6. Final assessments are made
  7. An offer is made to the best-qualified candidate.

Note: Steps in this process may vary according to position

Family Care Network, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits Summary

As a member of the Family Care Network team, you will be eligible for these competitive benefits.

  • Medical insurance: Health Alliance Plan - HMO
  • Dental Insurance: MetLife
  • 410k Plan
  • Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Good Attendance Awards
  • Holidays: 9 Paid
  • Incentives for Successful Employee Referrals
  • Other Benefits: Flexible work schedule, Wellness Educational Program and Activities, Business Casual Dress Code

The benefits offered by Family Care Network, Inc. are comprehensive and flexible. Our goal is to provide you and your family with the valuable resources you need to protect and enhance your financial security and to balance the priorities of work and personal life. This is a summary of our key benefits, we offer numerous other benefits that will further enhance the quality of your work life.

 

Job Listings

POSITION:                         Housing Placement Specialist

SALARY RANGE:             $26,000 - $29,000

PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS:

The Housing Placement Specialist provides case management services to families eligible for homeless services.  The Specialist is responsible for facilitating and developing the initial Plan of Service with the family and assisting the family in implementing the plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Facilitates and develops a comprehensive Plan of Service with all families assigned.
  • Assists the family in developing a realistic budget and identifies an appropriate range for permanent housing (rent).
  • Coordinates services with Housing Placement Assistant and other involved providers.  Makes all appropriate referrals to budget counseling, Life Skills Training, HSTA, 4Cs and Job Development services as well as referral to mainstream resources.
  • Assists the client during the next six months on developing and/or improving skills and/or income.
  • Maintains appropriate case documentation and assures that accurate client assessment/reports are completed timely, has knowledge of community resource referral network and integrity of the specific program model.
  • Attends Team Meetings for review of case plans, intervention techniques, program goals and other related issues.
  • Reviews and evaluates all cases with Supervisor of Homeless Programs prior to termination of case.
  • Participates in required initial and ongoing training as directed by program guidelines and/or Agency requirements.
  • Attends relevant community meetings, expositions and conferences as needed.
  • Assumes other tasks commensurate with abilities and experience as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:                    Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the human service
                                            area.

EXPERIENCE:                   Three (3) years experience in the human service field or two (2) years of experience with one (1) year working directly with the homeless population.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
                                             Ability to relate and engage with high-risk, multi-problem, multi-cultural individuals and families.
                                            
                                             Must have flexibility in schedule for situations that require adjusted work schedules.

OTHER:                              Must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential job functions of this position. Must be punctual and maintain good attendance.

 Must understand and adhere to rules of confidentiality.

 Reliable transportation, current Michigan driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.

This position is open until filled.

 

POSITION:               Coordinator of Services to the Developmentally Disabled

SALARY RANGE:         $25,100 - $28,100

                                        This is a part-time position and may be reclassified in the future as full-time.

PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS:

The Coordinator assures effective delivery of home-based services to older adults and their families with a developmental disability in the community.  The Coordinator is responsible for overseeing/supervising the daily operation of services to the developmentally disabled, participates in the Agency’s planning and development  and community relations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Develops achievable and measurable annual plan for assigned program(s) service operations as it relates to the goals and objectives of the agency and the Agency’s funders.
  1. Assures professionalism, adherence to Agency policy and procedures, contracts compliance, and service delivery.  Supervises and schedules Caregiver’s assignments.
  1. Evaluates assigned program staff during probationary period and annually; monitors and approves attendance and leave requests; reviews and approves all weekly activity reports; authorizes Agency approved expenditures and transportation expenses for assigned programs.
  1. Analyzes and resolves problems, or recommends solutions to administration regarding Agency’s problems which may involve staff, clients, policies and procedures or other Agency issues.
  1. Identifies the need for new policies, procedures, programs or innovations, which will improve the effectiveness of service delivery and implements changes upon approval by administration.
  1. Assures that orientation, initial training and ongoing development of staff at all levels meet program accreditation standards, stimulates and educates staff and maintains a staff which is well trained in basic and current issues; coordinate with the administration, as appropriate.
  1. Analyzes the result of outside evaluations, client and case manager assessments and other quality assurance tools and takes the appropriate actions regarding contracts/agency compliance.  Develops internal quality assurance methods, as needed.  Manages outside reviews/audits of the service operations.
  1. Collects data for reports to contractors including contract progress reports and client reports; assures accuracy of report and contract compliance and institutes methods to assist staff in meeting quality assurance expectations and guidelines.
  1. Serves on selected community committees, task forces, coalitions, etc.; presents testimony at public hearings, participates in workshops and other educational efforts to present the mission of the Agency.  Identifies areas where changes may be made to simplify the collection, computation and reporting of program service information.  Prepares ad hoc reports relating to service provisions and down time as needed.
  1. Tasks commensurate with abilities and experience as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:                    Minimum of a Bachelors Degree with current, valid licensure as a
                                           Limited Licensed Bachelor’s Social Worker (LLBSW), Licensed Bachelor’s
                                           Social Worker (LBSW), or registration as a Registered Social Service
                                           Technician (RSST) with the State of Michigan.  Would consider a
                                           Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services with ability to obtain Registered
                                           Social Service Technician (RSST) credential or Bachelor’s Degree in Social
                                           Work with ability to obtain LLBSW as a condition of employment.

EXPERIENCE:                   Three (3) years experience in the human service field.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
                                          Must have excellent verbal, written communication and organizational skills.
                                            
                                          Must have flexibility in schedule for situations that require adjusted work schedules.

                     Must be able to develop and maintain working relationships with internal and
                     external agencies as well as community resources.

Must have applicable knowledge of person centered planning, self-determination and services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

OTHER:                              Must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential job functions of this position.

Must understand and adhere to rules of confidentiality and professional code of conduct.

 Reliable transportation, current Michigan driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.

This position is open until filled

Applicants should email a resume with cover letter to resume@fcninc.org or fax to (313) 964-5081.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

POSITION:               Parent Aide Coordinator

SALARY:                  $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

HOURS:                   Fifteen (15) – Twenty (20)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Schedule and complete family assessment to determine needs of the family.
  • Submit written assessment.
  • Coordinate services with DHS workers.
  • Schedule and supervise Parent Aides.
  • Complete monthly reports for billing.

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Psychology.

This position is open until filled

Applicants should email a resume with cover letter to resume@fcninc.org or fax to (313) 964-5081.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

POSITION:                           Caregiver

SALARY RANGE:                $8.75 - $9.50

PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS:
Caregivers are trained and professionally supervised to assist individuals and families for limited periods of time when an illness or a disability or social problem threatens to disrupt households.  Completes tasks necessary to develop and maintain the household routine; preserve and strengthen a pattern of wholesome family life; safeguard the care and supervision of children and the functioning of dependent adults and aged person in their own homes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Home Management Duties

  1. Light housekeeping, laundering, ironing, mopping, making beds, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning outer surface of stoves and refrigerators, etc.
  2. Plans, prepares and serves nutritious meals and special diets.
  3. Shops for groceries, clothing items and other errands.
  4. Organizes work areas, equipment, living quarters, cupboards, etc. to accommodate a disability.
  5. Teaches household routines, organization, budgeting and comparative shopping.
  6. Teaches personal hygiene and food safety.
  7. Teaches household management skills to empower the family to independently manage their resources.
  8. Locates community resources and referral services to supplement the needs of the family.

Care and Supervision

  1. May provide personal and health care; sponge bath seniors, adults and children unable to perform self-care.
  2. Assists the senior in getting from bed to chair, bathroom, etc., and take the senior outdoors, if their health or weather permits.
  3. Provides companionship, be a good listener, write letters or read to the senior.
  4. Shops for clothing, food; pick-up prescriptions and perform other errands.
  5. Accompanies on shopping trips, medical appointments and, at times, may accompany to social functions, as contract specifies.
  6. Teaches or models age-appropriate discipline technique and childcare skills and helps to maintain the child’s customary daily schedule.
  7. May plan and supervise play activities of children and creative use of leisure time.
  8. May accompany children, adults or seniors to clinic or physician appointments, or children to and from school.
  9. May assist or supervise children with their homework; teach children to assume more responsibility and accountability for their role in the family and model appropriate parental expectations within the home.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  A high school graduate or equivalency certificate.

EXPERIENCE:  A mature worker with experience in home and personal care, childcare
                             and meal preparation or related experience and able to use initiative
                             and demonstrate flexibility.

                             Must have experience or desire to work with individuals with
                             developmental disabilities.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  Good physical health and well-being are necessary to
                                                 perform the functions of this position.

                                                 Must be able to work cooperatively on a team with staff
                                                 members and willing to work with people of all cultures,
                                                 races, ethnic groups or income levels.

OTHER:                                 Must understand and adhere to rules of confidentiality
                                                 at all times and observe professional code of ethics, (i.e.
                                                 respect confidentiality of the client’s personal affairs
                                                 and cease contact with the family upon termination of
                                                 assignment).

                                                 Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license, proof of
                                                 automotive insurance and access to a safe operating
                                                 motor vehicle at all times as programs and/or agency
                                                 assignments require.

                                                 Must be able to pass drug, alcohol and tuberculosis
                                                 screening.

                                                 Well-groomed at all times, pleasant, personable, patient,
                                                 supportive, dependable and reliable.

                                                 Good character and sound judgment, as evidenced by
                                                 criminal background check.

This position is open until filled

Applicants should email a resume with cover letter to resume@fcninc.org or fax to (313) 964-5081.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

MISSION

Family Care Network's mission is to support children, adults and families with in-home resources and professional services that promote healing, wholeness and community.

BELIEFS

We believe that.

•  Everyone has the right to achieve his or her full potential

•  Everyone has the right to self-determination

•  Clients have the right to dignity and respect.

•  People belong in their own home and with their own family.

•  Families are the most important factor in a strong, viable community.

•  Each employee's contribution, role and voice is important.