Foster Care Case Manager

Description

Job Title: Foster Care Case Manager

Location: On-site, Wellspring Gaylord & community based

Service Area: Alpena and Otsego counties

Reports To: Foster Care Supervisor

Position Type: Full-Time | Salary

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 Alpena and Otsego Counties.

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 regulatory requirements.
• 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 related to permanency, safety, and well-being.
• 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, vehicle 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 ethical and professional practice.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  
  

Schedule and Compensation

• Employment type: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Schedule: Reporting on-site with flexible schedule options
• Service Area: Daily travel throughout Alpena and Otsego counties.
• Pay Rate: $43,880 per year, based off professional experience.
• On-call: Participation in a team rotation schedule.
  
  
  

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• PTO and paid holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan matching
• DailyPay – access your earned wages anytime.
• Wellspring SupportLinc – employee assistance program.
• Paid Training: including hands-on, team-centered and computer based
• Weekly or as-needed supervision and administrative support.
• Ongoing training, professional development, and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.
  
  
  

Location

Wellspring Lutheran Services

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 be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team making a difference every day.