Foster Care Case Manager

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
As a Foster Care Case Manager with Wellspring, you will:
• 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. (milage reimbursement provided
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Compassionate, reliable, and committed to quality service and professional ethics.
• Preferred: Experience in foster care, child welfare, or family services.

Schedule and Compensation
• Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Schedule: Flexible hybrid schedule, with travel throughout Kent, Kalamazoo and Muskegon Counties and surrounding areas for home visits and community meetings.

• Pay Rate: Starting at $43,500+ per year, based on experience.
• On-call: participate in a rotating on-call schedule.

Benefits
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and 403(b) Retirement plan.
• 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.

Work Location
Wellspring Lutheran Services – Kentwood Office
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.

Full job description provided during the interview.