Child Welfare Careers
Rooted in Purpose. Growing Together.
At Orchards, our team is the heart of our mission. We are more than a workplace; we are a team who provides resources and support for Michigan’s children and families. When you join Orchards, you aren't just taking a job—you are joining a legacy of compassion that has spanned over 60 years.
Why Our Team Stays
In a field often defined by transition, Orchards is defined by stability. Many of our staff members have been with us for over 15 years. We invest in manageable workloads, creative engagement, and a supportive team-based environment because we know that when our staff thrives, our families flourish.
Watch Nicole share why she chose a career at Orchards and the impact of our supportive leadership.
Professional Development
We support your success at each step with ongoing training, including:
- Trauma-informed care and Community Resiliency Model training.
- Specialized training through the Dave Thomas Foundation and MDHHS CWTI.
- Individual face-to-face supervision and supportive group engagement.
Total Rewards
- Fair Market Salary: Competitive compensation for your expertise.
- Exceptional Benefits: Partial Employer-paid healthcare, dental, vision, and full employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability.
- Advancement: Opportunities to grow into supervisory and program management.
Find Your Branch.
Click on a position below to view the full job description and requirements.
Adoption Resource Consultant (ARC) – Full-Time
The Opportunity: You will bring youth waiting to be adopted from foster care one step closer to safe, permanent homes. This role involves file reviews, intensive recruitment, and identifying adoptive resources. You will use a strength-based approach to inspire collaborative relationships and work flexible hours to meet the needs of the children you serve.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in social work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, Family Studies or related field required. Master’s degree and/or previous child welfare experience is preferred.
Family Preservation Social Worker – Full-Time
The Opportunity: You will lead research-based intervention plans directly in families' homes and communities. Collaborating with CPS and the courts, you will develop goals to enhance family functioning and mitigate long-term risk. This role requires rapport-building and motivation skills to empower parents in crisis.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in social work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, Family Studies or related field required. Master’s degree and/or previous child welfare experience is preferred.
Foster Care & Licensing Social Worker – Full-Time
The Opportunity: You will conduct assessments and develop treatment plans to move children toward permanency in a timely manner. This role involves documenting activities in an electronic system, presenting information to the court, and maintaining professional relationships with foster and birth parents.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in social work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, Family Studies or related field required. Master’s degree and/or previous child welfare experience is preferred.
Rooted in the Community
Orchards Children’s Services leads Michigan’s efforts in keeping children and youth safe. We prevent abuse and neglect by building on the resiliency of families. Every action we take is rooted in our mission to provide quality services that sustain well-being over time..
Ready to Build a Career with Purpose?
If you are ready to be a part of a team that celebrates every family branch, we want to hear from you.