What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Care Case Aide position at Wellspring Lutheran Services?
Description
Job Title: Foster Care Case Aide
Location: Wellspring Kentwood travel
Service Area: Kent, Kalamazoo and Muskegon counties
Reports to: Foster Care Case Aide Supervisor
Position Type: Part Time| Hourly
Accepting applications until July 2, 2026.
Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a part time Case Aide to join our Foster Care team serving Kent, Kalamazoo and Muskegon counties.
Responsibilities
Wellspring Lutheran Services
1715 Sutherland Dr. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
Join Wellspring and use your compassion and reliability to support Michigan families through our foster care program. Apply today to make a difference in the lives of children and caregivers across west Michigan.
Job Title: Foster Care Case Aide
Location: Wellspring Kentwood travel
Service Area: Kent, Kalamazoo and Muskegon counties
Reports to: Foster Care Case Aide Supervisor
Position Type: Part Time| Hourly
Accepting applications until July 2, 2026.
Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a part time Case Aide to join our Foster Care team serving Kent, Kalamazoo and Muskegon counties.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and coordinate visitation with children, their parents, relatives and siblings.
- Provide transportation for children and families as needed.
- Supervise and coach parents during visitation sessions.
- Conduct periodic home visits to support and monitor family progress, as needed.
- Follow through with case planning and treatment services as directed by foster care staff.
- Accurately document all client interactions in both paper and electronic systems.
- Communicate concerns and significant observations to caseworkers or supervisors, as needed.
- Provide child care for children while caregivers attend required appointments, classes or support groups.
- Assist with administrative tasks such as copying, filing, recruitment events and other foster care program functions.
- Keep visitation rooms clean, organized and ensure toys are regularly disinfected.
- Maintain and submit accurate records, confidentiality and timely reports.
- Attend staff meetings and training as required.
- Integrate learning from required training into daily responsibilities.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent (required).
- Current Michigan driver’s license, vehicle registration, auto insurance and clean driving record (required).
- Your own reliable transportation and ability to travel locally as needed, required.
- Comfortable driving youth in your personal vehicle daily, required.
- Responsible, dependable and compassionate attitude.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Commitment to providing quality, person-centered support to children and families.
- Employment type: Part-time
- Schedule: 15–20 hours per week
- Shift: 4 - 8 hours per day, afternoon and early evening
- Starting pay: $15.00 per hour
- Travel: mileage reimbursement provided
- DailyPay – access your earned wages anytime.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- PTO and paid holidays
- Wellspring SupportLinc – employee assistance program.
- Supportive team environment with administrative and supervisory support.
- Regular team meetings and training opportunities.
- Meaningful work that directly impacts children and families in your community.
Wellspring Lutheran Services
1715 Sutherland Dr. SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
Join Wellspring and use your compassion and reliability to support Michigan families through our foster care program. Apply today to make a difference in the lives of children and caregivers across west Michigan.
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