BE THE ANCHOR OF HOPE AND CHANGE AT HOLY CROSS SERVICES
Working at Holy Cross Services is more than a job—it’s a mission.
We’re dedicated to addressing some of our community’s most pressing challenges and are seeking compassionate, purpose-driven individuals to join our team. If you have the heart to help, we encourage you to apply. At Holy Cross, our work is family-focused—and so are our benefits. We offer free health insurance for full-time employees and their family members.
Position Overview:
Coordinates day-to-day activities and functions of Foster Care ILP Caseworkers through Corcoran (Mt. Morris), Fayette (Saginaw) and King House (Clinton Township). Plans and coordinates team meetings. Maintains records and statistics to ensure compliance with key performance indicators, MDHHS policy and licensing requirements. Processes referrals and maintains communication and coordination with referring agencies. May be required to carry a reduced case load. On-going supervision and training of foster care workers as it relates to the function of their job. May be required to be involved with work groups for professional development. Will be required to be on-call and maintain a flexible working schedule.
Requirements:
- Ensure foster care program service delivery is in accordance with contractual terms, licensing rules, CARF standards and agency policies and procedures.
- Maintain awareness of current trends at both the state and county level as well as state licensing regulations by attending private agency foster care and federation meetings. May be required to attend collaboration meetings and participate in work groups as deemed appropriate.
- Will provide regularly scheduled supervision of staff to review progress of assigned caseload, compliance with key performance indicators, program processes, MDHHS policy and court expectations. Will provide hands on training as needed.
- Ensures accurate, professional, and timely completion of all required reports, service plans, social work contacts and other paperwork as required by program processes and governing bodies.
- Participates in the hiring process of new staff, completes performance reviews and performance improvement plans as deemed necessary.
- Act as the point person for referrals and placements of new clients. Will keep referral logs and coordinate placements as needed.
- Assist in planning for and facilitating team meetings.
- Maintains a flexible work schedule and be available during nontraditional working hours for supervisory on call purposes.
- Will assist the quality manager and director in developing program processes.
- Work in collaboration with other program staff to ensure effective coordination of services between foster care and licensing units.
- May be required to carry a reduced case load and will be required to travel.
- Will be required to attend family team meetings and court hearings and home visits as deemed necessary.
- Implements Mi-TEAM practices in daily activities including teaming, engagement, assessment, and mentoring.
- Will practice and support the use of Mi-Team principles in daily interactions with staff, services providers, and families.
- May be required to work shifts (only for supervision of the Independent Living Plus program)
- Will assist in creating staffing schedules, approve time off and authorization of payroll.
- Will be required to attend and pass the state required supervisory training within 90 days of hire.
- Will be provided with training opportunities to encourage development and support of professional growth.
- Responsible for teaching, modeling, practicing, supporting the agency’s treatment philosophy.
- Performs other duties related to the essential duties of the position and within the individual’s capabilities as assigned by one’s supervisor.
- Performs other duties related to the essential duties of the position and within the individual’s capabilities as assigned by one’s supervisor.
Benefits:
Full-Time Employees Employer-Funded Benefits
- Health Insurance for employees and their family members
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Paid Time Off, including:
- 10 Paid Holidays
- All-Purpose Leave (APL)
- Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) Leave
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
Optional Employee-Paid Benefits (Group Rates)
- Dental & Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Voluntary Life Insurance (self, spouse, children)
- Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
- College Tuition Rewards Program
- Identity Protection
- Pet Insurance
JOIN OUR TEAM & HELP BRING HOPE TO MICHIGAN FAMILIES!
About Holy Cross Services
Holy Cross Services (HCS) is a faith-based nonprofit grounded in Catholic and Judeo-Christian values. Since 1948, we have been committed to serving Michigan’s most vulnerable children, adults, and families with dignity, compassion, and excellence. Our mission is to bring hope, promote change, and help people live free, healthy, and productive lives—regardless of their religious or non-religious beliefs.
We are proud to be a trauma-informed, inclusive, and values-driven organization, guided by our core principles of Trust, Respect, Responsibility, Care, and Connection and our commitment to Justice, Advocacy, Dignity, Excellence, and Service (JADES).
Equal Opportunity
HCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We hire and promote based on merit, competence, and qualifications, and we do not discriminate on the basis of any factor protected by law.
Faith-Based Commitment
As a Catholic/Judeo-Christian organization, our mission is deeply rooted in faith. However, we serve and employ people of all backgrounds and beliefs. While we don’t require staff to be Catholic, we do ask that all employees respect and support our mission, values, and faith-based foundation in their professional roles. Religious participation is never a condition of service or employment.
We welcome your application if you share our passion for service and meet the minimum job qualifications—even if you don’t meet every preferred.
