Careers

Title	Therapist
Job Info	Minimum Requirements:  Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field from an accredited university.  Valid Michigan driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the Agency’s insurance carrier.  Current Michigan license to practice Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.  Meet State “Good Moral Character” guidelines  Experience with trauma based clinical interventions and in working with survivors of abuse and neglect is highly preferred. Essential Skills & Duties:  Develop therapeutic relationships with children and their families;  Assess the needs of the children;  Provide individual, family, and group therapy with an emphasis on trauma focused intervention;  Crisis intervention;  Facilitates ongoing communication and services with representatives from schools, Department of Human Services (DHS), foster care/adoptive caseworkers, the court system, and other community organizations on behalf of the children;  Participates in regular case review meetings with a Multidisciplinary Team;  Provide transportation as needed for court dates, family visits, etc.  Make referrals to Child Protective Services and adhere to proper Mandated Reporter guidelines;  Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, case consultations, and training as needed;  Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner that is consistent with policies and procedures and State and licensing requirements;  Responsible for providing on-call resources as needed;  Responsible for approving and arranging parent and family contacts, supervised visits and home visits;  Responsible for case management of children as assigned;  Provide consultation and case notes with appropriate court personnel and outside sources (i.e CASA, to evaluate the appropriateness of court intervention);  Organize and maintain case notes regarding narratives, assessments, case summaries, case records and other related records; and  Responsible for teaching, modeling, practicing, supporting and articulating the agency’s Circle of Courage strength-based program philosophy.
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Title

Therapist

Job Info

Minimum Requirements:
 Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field from an accredited university.
 Valid Michigan driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the Agency’s insurance carrier.
 Current Michigan license to practice Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
 Meet State “Good Moral Character” guidelines
 Experience with trauma based clinical interventions and in working with survivors of abuse and neglect is highly preferred.

Essential Skills & Duties:
 Develop therapeutic relationships with children and their families;
 Assess the needs of the children;
 Provide individual, family, and group therapy with an emphasis on trauma focused intervention;
 Crisis intervention;
 Facilitates ongoing communication and services with representatives from schools, Department of Human Services (DHS), foster care/adoptive caseworkers, the court system, and other community organizations on behalf of the children;
 Participates in regular case review meetings with a Multidisciplinary Team;
 Provide transportation as needed for court dates, family visits, etc.
 Make referrals to Child Protective Services and adhere to proper Mandated Reporter guidelines;
 Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, case consultations, and training as needed;
 Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner that is consistent with policies and procedures and State and licensing requirements;
 Responsible for providing on-call resources as needed;
 Responsible for approving and arranging parent and family contacts, supervised visits and home visits;
 Responsible for case management of children as assigned;
 Provide consultation and case notes with appropriate court personnel and outside sources (i.e CASA, to evaluate the appropriateness of court intervention);
 Organize and maintain case notes regarding narratives, assessments, case summaries, case records and other related records; and
 Responsible for teaching, modeling, practicing, supporting and articulating the agency’s Circle of Courage strength-based program philosophy.

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Title	Assistant Program Manager
Job Info	Minimum Requirements: • An Associates degree in Social Work, Psychology or related degree, plus a minimum of two (2) years working in a CCI. • Valid Michigan Driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to Whaley Children’s Center’s insurance carrier. • Meet State “Good Moral Character” guidelines Essential Duties: • Supervision of the residential staff and children in a designated child care unit • Responsible for assisting with planning, organizing, communicating, implementing and monitoring activities policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient operation of a child care unit. • Responsible for assisting with operating and monitoring the program. • Responsible for effectively motivating, coaching, counseling and disciplining staff to create an effective treatment environment for the children. • Responsible for assisting with the maintenance of written records and logs and for their timely preparation. • Responsible for overall safety and well being of children. • Responsible for being accessible and responsive to emergency situations, including effectively managing crisis and developing stabilization plans. • Responsible for managing physically aggressive youths. • Responsible for assisting with securing and maintaining the necessary resources, staff and materials, to carry out daily activities within the unit and support the treatment of the children. • Responsible for monitoring and ensuring the proper administration of medications as prescribed by medical professional and directed by the nurse. • Responsible for all levels of daily care provided to the children assigned to the unit. • Assist with leading team meetings and developing agendas. • Maintain program compliance with state contract and licensing rules & regulations, including related inspections. • Responsible for monitoring and ensuring program staff are in compliance with agency policies and procedures. • Responsible for assisting with scheduling and processing time off request. • Responsible for creating and maintaining a welcome environment fro families. • Responsible for teaching, modeling, practicing, supporting and articulating the agency’s Circle of Courage Strength Based Program philosophy and Learning Organization Management Model.
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Title

Assistant Program Manager

Job Info

Minimum Requirements:
• An Associates degree in Social Work, Psychology or related degree, plus a minimum of two (2) years working in a CCI.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to Whaley Children’s Center’s insurance carrier.
• Meet State “Good Moral Character” guidelines

Essential Duties:
• Supervision of the residential staff and children in a designated child care unit
• Responsible for assisting with planning, organizing, communicating, implementing and monitoring activities policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient operation of a child care unit.
• Responsible for assisting with operating and monitoring the program.
• Responsible for effectively motivating, coaching, counseling and disciplining staff to create an effective treatment environment for the children.
• Responsible for assisting with the maintenance of written records and logs and for their timely preparation.
• Responsible for overall safety and well being of children.
• Responsible for being accessible and responsive to emergency situations, including effectively managing crisis and developing stabilization plans.
• Responsible for managing physically aggressive youths.
• Responsible for assisting with securing and maintaining the necessary resources, staff and materials, to carry out daily activities within the unit and support the treatment of the children.
• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring the proper administration of medications as prescribed by medical professional and directed by the nurse.
• Responsible for all levels of daily care provided to the children assigned to the unit.
• Assist with leading team meetings and developing agendas. • Maintain program compliance with state contract and licensing rules & regulations, including related inspections.
• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring program staff are in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Responsible for assisting with scheduling and processing time off request.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a welcome environment fro families.
• Responsible for teaching, modeling, practicing, supporting and articulating the agency’s Circle of Courage Strength Based Program philosophy and Learning Organization Management Model.

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Title	Youth Counselor
Job Info	Minimum Requirements: • BA Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Family Life Education/Ecology, Counseling, or Human Services from an accredited college or university. • Valid Michigan drivers license with a driving record acceptable to the Agency’s insurance carrier • Meet State “Good Moral Character” guidelines • Ability to work flexible hours • 6 months of experience working with children Essential Duties may Include: • Responsible for assessing children and families for developing psychosocial treatment plans. • Responsible for assisting with and implementing treatment goals and strategies to improve the functioning of the children and families. • Responsible for working with other Whaley staff, school staff, families and others to implement, monitor and revise treatment plans and strategies. • Developing and facilitating psycho-educational treatment groups three to five times per week and submitting group lists to the Clinical Supervisor bi-monthly. • Responsible for regularly completing activities to maintain a “household” including cooking, cleaning, shopping, transporting, yard work, etc. • Responsible for working with birth parents, extended family, foster/adoptive parents, referral agencies, and others in accordance with treatment plans, visitation schedules, court orders, etc. • Responsible for managing physically aggressive youth • Responsible for presenting case materials at internal planning meetings and other assigned meetings. • Responsible for facilitating family milieu contacts and documenting them. • Responsible for supervision of the children. • Responsible for assisting children with daily living activities. • Responsible for planning, organizing, communicating, implementing and monitoring recreational activities. • Responsible for maintaining written records and logs regarding the behavior, activities, and status of children. • Responsible for the administration of medications as prescribed by medical professionals and directed by the nurse. • Responsible for attendance at milieu team meetings and counselor supervision sessions. • Responsible for de-escalating angry children, physically guiding children needing assistance, and physically restraining children who are aggressive towards themselves or others. • Responsible for teaching, modeling, practicing, supporting and articulating the agency’s Circle of Courage Strength Based Program philosophy and Learning Organization Management Model.
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Title

Youth Counselor

Job Info

Minimum Requirements:
• BA Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Family Life Education/Ecology, Counseling, or Human Services from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Michigan drivers license with a driving record acceptable to the Agency’s insurance carrier
• Meet State “Good Moral Character” guidelines
• Ability to work flexible hours
• 6 months of experience working with children

Essential Duties may Include:
• Responsible for assessing children and families for developing psychosocial treatment plans.
• Responsible for assisting with and implementing treatment goals and strategies to improve the functioning of the children and families.
• Responsible for working with other Whaley staff, school staff, families and others to implement, monitor and revise treatment plans and strategies.
• Developing and facilitating psycho-educational treatment groups three to five times per week and submitting group lists to the Clinical Supervisor bi-monthly.
• Responsible for regularly completing activities to maintain a “household” including cooking, cleaning, shopping, transporting, yard work, etc.
• Responsible for working with birth parents, extended family, foster/adoptive parents, referral agencies, and others in accordance with treatment plans, visitation schedules, court orders, etc.
• Responsible for managing physically aggressive youth
• Responsible for presenting case materials at internal planning meetings and other assigned meetings.
• Responsible for facilitating family milieu contacts and documenting them.
• Responsible for supervision of the children.
• Responsible for assisting children with daily living activities.
• Responsible for planning, organizing, communicating, implementing and monitoring recreational activities.
• Responsible for maintaining written records and logs regarding the behavior, activities, and status of children.
• Responsible for the administration of medications as prescribed by medical professionals and directed by the nurse.
• Responsible for attendance at milieu team meetings and counselor supervision sessions.
• Responsible for de-escalating angry children, physically guiding children needing assistance, and physically restraining children who are aggressive towards themselves or others.
• Responsible for teaching, modeling, practicing, supporting and articulating the agency’s Circle of Courage Strength Based Program philosophy and Learning Organization Management Model.

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Title	Program Manager
Categories	Residential
Location	Whaley Children
Job Info	Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related degree, and at least two (2) years employment experience in a CCI; OR two (2) years of college and three (3) years employment experience in a CCI; OR high school diploma and four (4) years employment experience in a CCI. • Valid Michigan Driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to Whaley Children’s Center’s insurance carrier. • Meet State “Good Moral Character” guidelines Essential Duties: • Responsible for assessing children and families for developing psychosocial treatment plans. • Responsible for providing “on-call” services regarding behavior management and personnel issues on a rotating basis with other managers and assistant managers. • Responsible for assisting with and implementing treatment goals and strategies to improve the functioning of the children and families. • Responsible for working with other Whaley staff, school staff, families and others to implement, monitor and revise treatment plans and strategies. • Supervision of the residential staff and children in a designated child care unit • Responsible for planning, organizing, communicating, implementing and monitoring activities within the budget, policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient operation of a child care unit. • Responsible for effectively motivating, coaching, counseling and disciplining staff to create an effective treatment environment for the children. • Responsible for maintaining written records and logs and for their timely preparation. • Responsible for scheduling and processing time off request. • Maintain program compliance with state contract and licensing rules & regulations, including related inspections. • Responsible for managing physically aggressive youths. • Responsible for completing performance evaluations of all program staff assigned to unit. • Responsible for securing and maintaining the necessary resources, staff and materials, to carry out daily activities within the unit and support the treatment of the children. • Responsible for monitoring and ensuring the proper administration of medications as prescribed by medical professional and directed by the nurse. • Responsible for all levels of daily care provided to the children assigned to the unit. • Responsible for leading team meetings and developing agendas. • Responsible for monitoring and ensuring program staff are in compliance with agency policies and procedures. • Responsible for ensuring compliance with recipient rights such as, phone calls, sibling visits, etc. • Responsible for overall safety and well being of children. • Responsible for being accessible and responsive to emergency situations. • Responsible for teaching, modeling, practicing, supporting and articulating the agency’s Circle of Courage Strength Based Program philosophy and Learning Organization Management Model.
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Title	Youth Specialist
Categories	Residential
Location	Whaley Childrens Center
Job Info	Youth Specialists are responsible for assisting children with daily living activities, engaging in recreational activities with children, maintaining a “household”. To include cooking and cleaning activities, transporting children, and participating in the development and implementation of treatment plans for children.
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