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In accordance with the Agency's mission statement, policies and procedures, professional Code of Ethics, State of Michigan licensing, contracts, funding, and COA standards; the Foster Care Specialist is responsible for direct foster care services and case management services to assigned clients. Furthermore, it is responsible for  preparation services.  TASKS OF THE POSITION • Implements and monitors quality individual, group, and/or family counseling according to specific treatment plans. • Completes all required paperwork, (e.g. updated assessments/treatments plans, case notes, phone logs, court reports and utilization review reports). • Provides face-to-face contact with assigned clients, according to contract requirements. • Schedules, organizes and attends Family Team Meetings. • Participates in scheduled case conferences with collaborating agency.  • Maintains a flexible work schedule that provides accessibility that supports the needs of the communitybased environment.  • Provides education and support, regarding needs of clients, for foster parents and families planning. • Develop and revises strategies and diverse treatment plans for assigned clients according to each client's individual needs. • Participate in on-call rotation for foster families and planning families. • Assess children's current and long-term needs. • Develop specific recruitment plans.  • Ensure each child's safety and permanence needs are monitored.  • Participate in community meetings and recruitment events as needed. • Provide information and recommendations to the Family Court in legal proceedings. • Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts. • Maintains a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the parent(s). • Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts. • Stays informed of current practice developments within the profession and uses educational and training opportunities to ensure continual professional competence. • Plans and organizes work to meet all requirements according to agency and COA standards, licensing and funding requirements. • Prepares for and participates in individual supervision, team meetings, and other agency meetings regularly. • Works with Vista Maria programs and community agencies/resources to provide referrals, resources and related services to clients. • Performs all other duties as required or requested by the agency. • Maintains weekly contacts as appropriate (i.e. phone calls, meetings, letters, etc.) with schools, DHS/CMS, lead agency, and mental health agency to ensure that all children assigned receive the level of advocacy that is required to meet the needs (socially, educationally, physically/medically, emotionally, and cognitively) of each child. All documentation is created and filed within one week. • Maintains face-to-face contact with clients. Forms to be filled out are face-to-face counseling notes, first appointments of each month; mini case notes for all other visits; group notes as appropriate. • Provides on-going education/support/coaching to foster parents at a minimum at the monthly visit and documents the specifics of the session. • Monitors medication, weekly, and picks up medication log monthly for filing in client's chart. *KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES * • Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of social work and service administration. • Good interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills.  • Excellent communication, sound decision-making and organizational skills. • Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks at once and have excellent time management abilities.  • Demonstrated skills in organization, priority/time management, problem solving, and conflict resolution. • Computer literacy skills, proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Pow