Family Finding Specialist

Position Details Join Our Team as a Family Finding Specialist ~ Do you have a bachelor's degree in a human services related field? How about experience working in child welfare or a related service setting? We have a newly-available job for you to consider Our Family Finding and Engagement Specialist supports youth in foster care by engaging their biological family and community members in a supportive network of connections. This position will lead our foster care program in advocacy efforts for relative placements and/or relative engagement. This position discovers any lost family/kinship connections and engages them to form a lifelong network for the youth. The goal is to preserve a child's cultural, ethnic, and familial connections to provide support within a kinship system. It is the specialist's role to identify and nurture family strengths and build upon natural support networks to enhance the safety and well-being of children in our care. If youu2019re passionate about relationship-building, driven to solve challenges, and committed to creating positive outcomes for young people, weu2019d love to hear from you. Welcome to Samaritas Nation Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service 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. APPLY TODAY #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve This position has an annual salary of $43,888.00 with comprehensive benefits effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. _________________________________________________________________________________ The Family Finding Specialist works with youth in care in finding permanency through a supportive network of connections. This position discovers any lost connections and engages them to form a lifelong network for the youth; identifies and nurtures family strength building and other family attributes to enhance the safety and well-being of children. Duties and Responsibilities + Completes a comprehensive, detailed genogram for each youth referred to include potential placement options + Assumes primary responsibility for locating and tracking relatives, fictive kin and/or significant adults from the referred youthu2019s life + Utilizes online databases, and other online search venues to locate relatives, fictive kin and/or significant adults for each youth + Assesses potential placements following policy and makes recommendations to the foster care and licensing teams regarding these placements + Takes responsibility for investigating/problem solving for identified family members/potential supportive adults using a strength-based approach + Prepares members/potential supportive adultsu2019 by determining their cultural and language needs, transportation needs, and confidentiality and safety issues + Collaborates with the foster care and licensing teams to create plans for initial contact and ongoing rapport building activities between the youth and the family member/potential supportive adults + Collaborates and takes primary responsibility in developing a transition plan for the youth if placement is recommended + Maintains a sense of urgency throughout the process and motivates the team toward proactive action. Proactively identifies possible barriers and works with the team to collectively problem-solve and monitor possible solutions _________________________________________________________________________________ Job Qualifications Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification + Bachelorsu2019 degree in a human services field required Experience + One-year experience working in child welfare or related service setting required Additional Work Requirements + Required to attend and participate in trainings and other professional development activity, including those outlined by the EFC contract and Council of Accreditation (COA) requirements. + Unrestricted, valid driveru2019s license with good driving record. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance. #childwelfare #socialservices #humanservices #socialwork #detroitjobs Apply for this position online ( Email this position to a friend Need help finding the right job? Samaritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. We can recommend jobs specifically for youSamaritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled ( Requisition Number2026-11983 Employee TypeFull-Time Hours Per Pay Period80 ShiftVaried Work HoursVaried Position LocationUS-MI-Detroit Work Environment:Hybrid Benefits Available:Dental, Earned Sick Time, Employee Discounts, Holiday Pay, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement, UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options, Vision Insurance Exact WageUSD $43,888.00

Created: 2026-04-10