Visitation Specialist

Description

Job Title: Foster Care Visitation Specialist (Case Aide)

Location: Wellspring Lansing

Service Area: Lansing, East Lansing, Okemos and surrounding communities

Reports to: Foster Care Supervisor

Position Type: Part Time| Hourly

Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a part time, Foster Care Visitation Specialist (Case Aide) to join our Foster Care team serving Lansing, East Lansing, Okemos and the surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate visitation with children, their parents, relatives and siblings.
• Provide transportation for children and families.
• 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.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 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.
• Responsible, dependable and compassionate attitude.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to providing quality, person-centered support to children and families.
  
  
  

Schedule And Compensation

• Employment type: Part-time
• Schedule: 15–20 hours per week, flexible days
• Shift: 4 - 8 hours per day, day and afternoon hours
• Starting pay: $15.00 per hour
• Travel: Locally within the community mileage reimbursement provided
  
  
  

Benefits

• DailyPay – access your earned wages anytime.
• 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.
  
  
  

Location:

Wellspring Lutheran Services

5826 Executive Drive

Lansing, MI 48911

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 mid-Michigan.