Foster Care Case Manager

Description

Job Title: Foster Care Case Manager
Location: Wellspring - Kentwood
Reports to: Foster Care Supervisor
Position Type: Full-Time | Salary Accepting applications until June 18, 2026. Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a  Foster Care Case Manager to join our Foster Care team serving Kent, Kalamazoo, and Muskegon counties. In this role, you will provide compassionate, person-centered support to children and families, helping them build on their strengths to achieve safety, stability, and lasting change.


Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development, review, and implementation of services, case management, and safety or behavior intervention plans.
• Oversee all services provided to children and families, ensuring quality of care, compliance with contractual terms, and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Facilitate community referrals, resources, and services to support family needs.
  
  
• Coordinate and monitor required medical and dental services for foster children.
  
  
• Visit each assigned child at least once per month in the foster home.
  
  
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and submit timely documentation and reports.
  
  
• Prepare court reports and petitions; attend hearings and provide testimony supporting the permanency, safety, and well-being of the child.
  
  
• Coordinate and supervise visitation between children, parents, siblings, and relatives.
  
  
• Serve as a liaison with schools, community agencies, and service providers.
  
  
• Participate in staff meetings, treatment planning, and professional development activities.
  
  
• Administer drug screens and transport clients as needed.
  
  
• Engage families in case planning and encourage active participation in services.
  
  
• Provide emergency, on-call interventions after hours, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
  
  
• Integrate learning from required DHHS training into daily responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a human services-related field (required).
  
  
• Current and valid Michigan driver’s license, car registration, and auto insurance (required).
  
  
• Experience in foster care, child welfare, or family services (preferred)
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  
  
• Compassionate, reliable, and committed to quality service and professional ethics.
• Ability to work independently and together with a team
  
  

Schedule and Compensation

• Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
  
  
• Schedule: On-site, with travel throughout Kent, Kalamazoo, Muskegon and surrounding areas for home visits and community meetings.
• Pay Rate: $43,888 + per year, based off of experience.
• On-call: participate in a rotating on-call schedule with your team.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  
  
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and 403(b) Retirement plan + matching.
  
  
• DailyPay – access your earned wages anytime.
  
  
• Wellspring SupportLinc – employee assistance program.
  
  
• Weekly or as-needed supervision and administrative support.
  
  
• Ongoing training, professional development, and career growth opportunities.
  
  
• Supportive and collaborative team environment focused on high-quality service and outcomes.

Location
Wellspring Lutheran Services – Kentwood 
1715 Sutherland Dr. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508

Join Wellspring and use your social work expertise to empower children and families across West Michigan. Apply today to become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team making a difference every day.
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