What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at Wellspring Lutheran Services?
Description
Job Title: Foster Care Case Manager
Location: Wellspring - Gaylord
Reports to: Foster Care Supervisor
Position Type: Full-Time | Salary
Accepting applications until January 9th, 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 Otsego and Alpena 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
Wellspring Lutheran Services – Gaylord
1260 S. Otsego Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
Join Wellspring and use your social work expertise to empower children and families across Northern Michigan. Apply today to become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team making a difference every day.
Job Title: Foster Care Case Manager
Location: Wellspring - Gaylord
Reports to: Foster Care Supervisor
Position Type: Full-Time | Salary
Accepting applications until January 9th, 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 Otsego and Alpena 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.
- 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
- Employment Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Schedule: On-site, flexibility and travel throughout Otsego, Alpena and surrounding areas for home visits and community meetings.
- Pay Rate: $43,800 per year, based off of experience.
- On-call: participate in a rotating on-call schedule with your team.
- 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.
Wellspring Lutheran Services – Gaylord
1260 S. Otsego Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
Join Wellspring and use your social work expertise to empower children and families across Northern Michigan. Apply today to become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team making a difference every day.
Salary : $43,800