Description
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is seeking proposals for the MiFamily Together (MFT) program, which provides services to families involved in the child welfare system. The program includes four services: MFT Advocate, Parent Partner, Community Engagement, and BSFT (only applicable to Wayne County regions). The MFT Advocate provides home-based services to families, while the Parent Partner provides support and guidance to caregivers. The Community Engagement service involves participation in multidisciplinary community collaboratives. The BSFT service is a specialized intervention for families with children aged 6-17. The contractor will be responsible for providing these services to families in designated regions. Key aspects of the job include:
* Providing home-based services to families
* Supporting and guiding caregivers through the Parent Partner service
* Participating in community collaboratives
* Providing specialized interventions through the BSFT service
* Maintaining accurate records and reporting
* Collaborating with other service providers and stakeholders
* Ensuring the well-being and safety of children and families
* Meeting performance outcomes and expectations
Some of the key requirements for the contractor include:
* Having experience providing home-based services to families
* Having a strong understanding of the child welfare system and the needs of families involved in it
* Being able to provide culturally sensitive and trauma-informed services
* Having the ability to work collaboratively with other service providers and stakeholders
* Having a strong commitment to ensuring the well-being and safety of children and families
The contract will be for a period of 12 months, with the possibility of renewal. The contractor will be expected to provide services to families in designated regions, and will be responsible for maintaining accurate records and reporting. The contractor will also be expected to collaborate with other service providers and stakeholders to ensure the well-being and safety of children and families.