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Executive Director
Ready to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families across northern Michigan?
The Solvent Group is proud to partner with Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan in the search for their next Executive Director. This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven leader to guide strategy, operations, fundraising, and community impact while advancing CFS's commitment to strengthening families and supporting children in our region.
Executive Director
CFS seeks an Executive Director with a deep well of passion who is always motivated to rally for others, whether it is their staff or the community they serve. Capable of making decisions with long-term success in mind, the Executive Director is a problem solver with child welfare or nonprofit experience who guides agency strategy, operations, fundraising, financial management, community programs, and staff leadership. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors and working closely with a dedicated leadership team, the Executive Director listens before they speak in order to avoid reacting based on emotion.
This is a multi-faceted role responsible for overseeing CFS’ many impact programs and long-range direction. The Executive Director serves as the public face of CFS, collaborates with leadership and eight direct reports to find creative solutions, and understands that sometimes tough choices must be made to better serve our community now and in the future.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable challenging the status quo and be willing to make themselves uncomfortable in order to create the growth needed to fuel our mission. At its core, this role is about guiding others and helping them tap into the best versions of themselves.
You will be the conductor of our symphony; you don’t need to know how to play each instrument, but you must understand how the orchestra is supposed to sound and be able to help make adjustments when necessary.
Qualifications:
Education – A master’s degree in Human Services, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or a related field is required.
Experience – At least seven years of leadership experience in child welfare, human services, nonprofit management, or a related sector is required. Proven success in organizational leadership, fundraising, budgeting, and staff management is highly desirable, as is experience working closely with Boards of Directors and governance structures. Demonstrated success in advocacy, coalition-building, and cross-sector collaboration is preferred.
Abilities and Skills – Must possess a strong understanding of trauma-informed practices, equity principles, and community-centered service delivery. Exceptional communication, relationship building, and strategic thinking skills are also a must. Experience with CARF accreditation or similar regulatory frameworks is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits:
This position is based in Traverse City, Michigan. The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $150,000 – commensurate with experience – and includes a competitive benefits package.
Foster Care Worker & Foster Care Supervisor
New Light is looking to fill Foster Care Worker and Foster Care Supervisor positions.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, steadfast, and able to be a spearhead in a growing agency. Our agency is energetic and fast-paced, promoting a Team environment. If you are interested in learning about us or to join our Team, please contact Tina Sentell (tsentell@nlcfi.net) or Jeff Baxter (jbaxter@nlcfi.net).
Children’s Center of Wayne County (TCC) The Children’s Center, founded in 1929, provides evidence-based clinical therapy to children who deal with mental, behavioral, emotional, intellectual, and developmental health and educational challenges or may have experienced trauma.
School + Community-Based Partnerships: We partner with K-12 schools and community organizations that serve children to provide clinical therapy, counseling, psychological services, and psychiatric evaluations, treatment & interventions.
Child Welfare: In addition to the clinical therapy programs offered, The Children’s Center places children in licensed foster homes, and supports them throughout their time in the child welfare system.
Child Well-being + Family Success: We operate an onsite family success center that promotes child-wellbeing and offers children and youth from all walks of life to access relevant mental health crisis prevention and child abuse and neglect prevention services.
Advocacy: We champion child and youth well-being for those experiencing poverty-related issues, those within the child welfare system, and those in need of evidence-based, clinical therapy.
TCC’s mission is to help children and families shape their own futures. If as many children as possible, and their families can easily access comprehensive, evidence-based, clinical therapy that is integrated into and supports their everyday lives then, children will experience an improved quality of life where they have a true sense of agency and empowerment in their lives.
We embrace and demonstrate 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. Daily demonstration of these values, in mindset and behavior, is required to be successful as a TCC team member.
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.
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Job Summary: The Chief Philanthropy Officer at The Children’s Center (TCC) is an executive leader responsible for driving the strategic direction and fundraising outcomes for the organization’s philanthropy division. The Children's Center is a leader in child well-being, clinical behavioral health, child welfare, foster care, and adoption programs. This position requires a visionary and enterprising approach that blends fundraising expertise with a profound commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture while facilitating the impact and outcomes that achieve the organization’s mission and business objectives. Serving in this role means taking a key position in transforming lives and building a culture of excellence in children’s behavioral health, child well-being, and child welfare.
The Chief Philanthropy Officer is entrusted with shaping a culture of high accountability within TCC’s Philanthropy department, emphasizing measurable outcomes and strategic goal alignment.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business administration, communications, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in fundraising, development, or philanthropy, with a proven track record of success in securing major gifts, grants, and executing successful campaigns.
CFRE (Certified Fund-Raising Executive) preferred.
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team to achieve fundraising goals.
Advanced experience in utilizing donor relationships and communications technology.
Demonstrated experience in stewarding major gifts.
Demonstrated knowledge of Local, State, and National Philanthropic community, pre-existing donor and foundational relationships.
Demonstrated knowledge of Local State and National nonprofit philanthropy space.
Demonstrated experience implementing and executing on a defined fundraising methodology such as Benevon or equivalent to drive success through consistent measures and donor approaches/methods.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute innovative fundraising strategies that drive results.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and functions to achieve organizational objectives.
Knowledge of fundraising best practices, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements in the nonprofit sector.
Passion for The Children's Center's mission and commitment to making a positive impact in the community.
Child Welfare Supervisor – Foster Care
Hands Across The Water is a licensed, non-profit child placing agency dedicated to supporting and empowering children and families through inclusive, strength-based services. We envision a community where every child is valued and has a safe home and loving family where they can thrive.
Hands Across The Water is a leader in innovative services and supports to both clients and employees.
Job Summary: We are looking for a great leader to provide supervision to a team of our agency’s foster care case managers, providing inclusive, strengths-based services for children and families in the child welfare system. The chosen candidate will provide leadership, training and mentorship to a team of both experienced and beginning foster care specialists. The Child Welfare Supervisor- Foster Care ensures that needed and appropriate services are provided as required by state of Michigan laws, contractual and licensing requirements and applicable service standards through the provision of high-quality direct services.
Job Requirements: The Child Welfare Supervisor must hold a master's degree from an accredited college or university in a human behavioral science and 3 years of experience as a social service worker in an agency OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human behavioral science and 4 years of experience as a social service worker, 3 years of which are in an agency performing child welfare functions.
Excellent Benefits
$33.00 per hour starting pay
All staff paid hourly/overtime work receives overtime pay
Training hours paid
Additional $30/day for supervisor backup on-call duties
Flexible workplace, hybrid remote/in-office duties after successful orientation period
Excellent medical insurance options, including $0 deductible plan – generous employer contributions for employee, spouse, and dependents
Standalone vision and dental benefits with generous employer contribution
11 paid holidays plus an extra day for your birthday and a floating holiday
14 - 26 paid days off, depending on length of service
Mileage reimbursed at .70 cents
Monthly phone stipend of $40
403(b) retirement plan with profit sharing contributions
Pay increases annually
Annual bonuses to staff as finances allow
Short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance premiums paid in full by employer
Employer paid employee assistance program – providing comprehensive support for employees’ mental health and well-being, access to counseling, and resources to help navigate personal and work-related challenges
Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service nonprofit organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values, and the services our faith-based company provides. At Samaritas, we are celebrating over 90 years as a faith-based organization. We have a huge impact on the state of Michigan as we served over 38,000 individuals last year in 60 different communities.
We want you to be our rock!
At Samaritas, we ask you to join us - to "Be The Rock That Starts The Ripple!
A ripple of transformation in the individual lives of the 1000’s of people we help each year, and a ripple of positive change throughout our communities. Our team is growing at Samaritas! We are seeking more Rocks to join our team. We are always looking for additional employees who want to make a big impact and have a lot of fun doing so as part of an enthusiastic, collaborative team.
From our Mental Health & Addiction, Housing & Community, Child & Family or New Americans and our Integrated Services Centered Strategy on Social Determinants of Health we support our employees in making a positive impact all across the state of Michigan.
Welcome to Samaritas Nation!
Apply today using the following link to see all of our fantastic opportunities serving communities all across the state of Michigan: www.samaritas.org/careers
Orchards Children’s Services is one of the largest child welfare agencies in the state of Michigan, founded in 1962 by the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Greater Detroit Section. Orchards started as a small residential group home for 7 boys with emotional impairments. Today, Orchards Children’s Services serves over 8,000 children throughout 15 counties in the state of Michigan. We are dedicated to fulfilling our mission of strengthening the community through quality services to children and families.
We believe in engaging individuals in planning for their own future, and with the support of our programs many of our families are successful. By working in partnership with parents, relatives, foster parents and youth in their households and communities, we empower families to achieve stability and long-term self-sufficiency.
Family Preservation Social Worker
As a Family Preservation Social Worker with Orchards Children’s Services, you will use leadership skills to see that research based intervention plans are developed and implemented in the family’s home or community. While providing intensive home-based services you may collaborate with Children’s Protective Services, Foster Care, and/or Probate and Circuit Courts in identifying the family’s needs, strengths, and then developing goals designed to enhance family functioning. Using respect and empathy, you’ll deliver child-centered, family-focused and strength based services directly to youth and families, many with trauma histories. While spearheading the change process, you will see that the focus is on building stronger, safer and more independent families and children. Reignite your passion for helping families in need by using your education and experience to make a meaningful difference in your community.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
As a Family Preservation Social Worker with Orchards Children’s Services, you will coordinate, conduct and document assessments, screenings and child and family meetings in homes or community settings. You will use a strength-based approach to inspire family members to execute the individualized behaviorally specific safety and treatment. At times, you will use your rapport and motivation skills to empower parents fully engage with the support offered. You will meet with families around their schedules, so some days may begin when school starts, while other days may end around dinner time. You will adjust your work day and week accordingly. Participation in non-traditional working hours with the families provides you with the opportunity to provide immediate support to a child and family in crisis, in order to mitigate the long term risk of harm
Foster Care/Licensing Social Worker
As a Foster Care/Licensing Social Worker with Orchards Children’s Services, you will have the opportunity to conduct initial and ongoing assessments in regards to the needs of the family and the child in order to move toward a permanency plan in a timely manner. You will receive extensive training that will allow you to understand the needs of the program as well as become proficient in your ability to assess the needs of the child and family, address resources and develop an effective treatment plan that also addresses the petition allegations. You will also have opportunities to continue to grow within the organization through ongoing trainings as well as working as a team.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
As a Foster Care/Licensing Social Worker, you will be very involved in the case planning and service delivery needs of the families serviced in order to move toward a permanency plan in a timely manner. You will complete initial and ongoing assessments as well as treatment plans with the families. You will also make reasonable efforts to locate resources and connect the family to those resources. You will assess and meet the needs and/or requests of foster parents in a timely and efficient manner. As a Foster Care/Licensing Social Worker, you will participate in any trainings as required by State licensing standards or as required by the Agency. You will document all case-related activities in the Michigan Statewide Automated Child Welfare System (MiSACWIS) according to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) policy. The Foster Care/Licensing Social Worker also completes and submits all case-related documents. All reports accurately reflect activity on the case and are submitted in a timely manner. You will become proficient in the ability to complete contacts and progress notes, foster and birth home forms, court reports, replacement reports, termination summaries and any other required reports are completed as necessary. You will engage in foster and birth home visits in order to continue to assess the progress and needs of the families. This position requires effective communication skills in both written and verbal communication as information is presented to the court in written reports as well as verbal testimony and information is provided to the Orchards team as well as external sources such as parents, foster parents as well as the DHHS. You will be responding to any and all crisis situations in a calm and professional manner and demonstrate the ability to effectively meet the needs of the parties involved. You will be given the opportunity to engage in Family Team Meetings in order to address case status information as well as engage as back up for staff as needed. As a Foster Care/Licensing Social Worker, you will also be given the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to effectively prioritize and manage various tasks and appointments in a manner that allows for flexibility and timeliness.
You will be expected to establish and maintain positive, professional working relationships with external and internal customers, and maintain appropriate professional relationships with foster parents. You will be able to participate in scheduled staff meetings as well as learn additional tasks related to the role.
Join the Wellspring Team as a Social Worker or Supervisor!
About Wellspring:
As a statewide nonprofit dedicated to supporting families and children in need, we take a strengths-based, whole-person approach to create lasting change. We’ve been serving people since 1893. Since that time, we’ve walked alongside generations of people of all ages and walks of life. We’ve built more than a deep history. We’ve built a legacy of trust across Michigan. Through that trust, we have adapted to a world that is constantly changing. We’ve rethought and restructured our core competencies to ensure we never lose sight of our own purpose of sharing hope when circumstances may not feel hopeful. We do that one person at a time, which impacts one family at a time. And in turn, that has the power to transform one community at a time.
What you will bring:
You'll work with a team of social workers and support staff to connect families and children across Michigan with essential resources and support. A bachelor's degree in social work or a human services related field is required and experience working with children and families is preferred. For our supervisor positions, a master's degree is preferred/required with professional experience within the social services/child welfare/behavioral health industry. You will also be reliable, have a responsible attitude, a compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do.
Here’s why Wellspring is a great place to grow your career:
You'll join a caring, dedicated team of social workers, administrative professionals, and support staff.
You'll receive supervision, training, and support tailored to your needs.
You'll thrive in a workplace where communication and meaningful connections are prioritized.
You'll enjoy a starting salary of $41,000–$61,000, based on experience, licenses, and certifications.
You'll receive mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
You'll work in a hybrid-remote environment, balancing in-home client visits with flexible home-based work.
You'll meet with your team in person at least 1–2 times per week for meetings and training.
You'll have access to comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance (for full-time positions), 403b retirement plans with matching, PTO, and paid holidays.
You'll be able to get paid on demand with DailyPay.
You'll be able to utilize Wellspring SupportLinc, our employee assistance plan.
If you are interested in learning more about these positions and Wellspring, or if you have any questions, please use this link to visit our career website for open opportunities within our Child, Family and Behavioral Health services division:
https://wellspringcareers.ttcportals.com/search/social-work-therapy-and-counseling/jobs
Foster Care Specialist
The Foster Care Specialist shall hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human behavioral science, education or a related field. Experience in a professional setting with youth and families strongly preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills, professionalism, organizational skills and comfort with computer technology/database entry is required.
Appropriate candidate for this position must have the ability to handle stress well, have the ability to be an active listener with good clinical observation and evaluation skills, be flexible and able to handle change, be a team player yet able to work independently, able to multi-task, and maintain case responsibility and follow-through with multiple competing demands. The Foster Care Specialist candidate should demonstrate a commitment to the safety and well-being of children and families with the primary goal of ensuring that families have the tools and services needed to achieve reunification. Knowledge of available community resource for, and comfort working with, individuals facing challenges associated with substance abuse, mental health, cognitive/developmental disabilities, domestic violence, poverty, homelessness and trauma is required.
Candidate may not have been convicted of child abuse or neglect, a felony involving harm or threatened harm to an individual within the 10 years immediately preceding the date of hire, or be listed on the central registry as a perpetrator of child abuse or child neglect. The Foster Care Specialist shall possess a valid Driver’s License, positive driving record and proof of automobile insurance.