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TCC’s mission is to help children and families shape their own futures. We embrace a set of Core Values as the foundation of our culture. They define how we do what we do, and what we value in our work with each other and our community. These traits are required to be successful as a TCC team member.

Core Values

• Dedicated-We are devoted, dedicated and always willing to pitch to accomplish our mission.
• Passionate-We are passionate about what we do and helping the people we serve.
• Accountable-We do what we say and accomplish all aspects of our responsibilities.
• Can Do Attitude- We approach our responsibilities with a positive attitude.
• Respectful- We always treat co-workers, donors, children and families with the utmost respect, courtesy, and patience.

Job Summary

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related human service field such as social work, psychology, or/and counseling.
• Meet and maintain eligibility criteria to be credentialed as a Child Mental Health Professional "CMHP" per the MDCH Qualifications Guidelines.
• Must be able to provide clearance that there is no record and/or convictions as a perpetrator of child abuse and/or neglect in the State of Michigan Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry and other states of residency over the past 5 years.
• This position requires driving to client appointments and other community events, therefore you must be able to provide proof of having a current, valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
• CAFAS or PECFAS Certification a plus.

Essential Functions

• In collaboration with the family, work with other internal and external partners (i.e. schools, faith community, other human services organizations) to develop natural supports to eliminate barriers to services, enhance existing community services or develop new services based on the needs of The Children's Center families.
• Provide parents and caregivers with information and resources pertaining to child and family development, facilitate opportunities for parent education, coaching and training.
• Help to create opportunities for children and families to experience safe, developmentally appropriate social, educational and recreational activities.
• Facilitation, monitoring and ongoing evaluation of the Wraparound process in partnership with assigned families.
• Maintain a flexible schedule in order to appropriately deliver services to meet client needs in the home, school, community or agency and by working evening and weekends.
• Link and refer families with "categorical" community services and other resources to assist with basic needs, including, but not limited to food, clothing, shelter, and childcare.
• Provide transportation assistance and/or transport clients as needed.
• If certified in a clinical model of practice, staff must maintain certification in and participate in all training and program requirements to assure model fidelity for any Evidence Based, Promising and/or Best Practice Models.
• Support the values of the family, The Children's Center Mission and the commitment to the ongoing safety and family stability.
• Always collaborate and maintain professional standards while conducting agency business.
• Develop Performance Goals and Expectations with immediate supervisor annually.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to traverse stairs and other uneven terrain to gain access to and to maneuver throughout offsite locations including residential homes, office buildings and special event locations.
• Ability to prepare and inspect documents in hard copy or electronic format. Ability to tolerate exposure to computer screens and operate computer/keyboard and other office equipment on a frequent and/or continuous basis.
• Ability to receive and exchange information and accurately and effectively communicate and converse with others.
• Ability to lift to 10 Lbs.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Other

• Caseload Maintenance: 100% of active community-based clients have a scheduled appointment on a monthly basis using the metric of unique clients seen.
• Core Values: Uphold the agency’s core values and will have no more than two disciplinary actions related to core values concerns.
• Documentation Compliance: Ensure that progress notes and SALS (including treatment plans and assessments) are completed with less than 3 infractions per month in accordance with the policy.
• Required Supervision: Active participation in supervision, no less than on a bi-weekly basis, or consistent with regulatory standards.
• Required Training: Attend the required Agency and regulatory trainings and additional trainings based upon your position.

• Medical
• Vision and Dental Plan sponsored 100% by The Children’s Center
• Matching 3% 403(b) retirement plan after one year, fully vested after two years of employment
• 160 hours of paid time off your first year, 200 hours your 2nd year, up to 280 hours
• 11 paid holidays
• Life Insurance (Employer-Provided)
• Long Term Disability sponsored 100% by The Children’s Center
• Longevity Pay
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance

• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Voluntary Life, voluntary spouse and dependent life
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Shield (prepaid legal services)