Foster Care Supervisor Up to $15,000 Performance Bonus

Foster Care Family Services Supervisor

Wolverine Human Services | Full-Time | Exempt | Michigan

Mission statement: Helping Children and Families to be Victors.

This Role Matters:

This role leads impact. At Wolverine Human Services, we help children and families move toward safety, stability, and permanency. As a Foster Care Supervisor, you guide and support Case Managers in delivering high-quality services that directly affect outcomes for children in care.

This role is both leadership-focused and hands-on. You will coach staff, support decision-making, and ensure compliance while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners.

This role includes:

• Supervising and supporting Foster Care Case Managers
• Ensuring compliance with licensing, contractual, and agency standards
• Providing guidance on case planning, assessments, and service delivery
• Supporting permanency planning efforts across assigned cases
• Coaching staff through complex cases and ethical decision-making
• Reviewing documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Participating in quality assurance and corrective action planning
• Supporting staff training, onboarding, and professional development
• Collaborating with DHHS, courts, and community partners
• Responding to urgent or after-hours needs as required

Performance-Based Sign-On Bonus Opportunities

At Wolverine Human Services, we recognize the commitment it takes to support children and families in foster care. To reward long-term success and stability, we offer performance-based sign-on bonuses paid as key milestones are achieved.

Foster Care Case Manager

Total Performance-Based Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

• $500 at 90 days
• $1,000 at 180 days
• $1,500 at 1 year
• $2,000 at 2 years

Pre-Certified Foster Care Case Manager

Total Performance-Based Sign-On Bonus: $15,000

This enhanced bonus reflects the credentialing, experience, and immediate impact pre-certified professionals bring to the program.

• $2,500 at 90 days
• $3,500 at 180 days
• $4,000 at 1 year
• $5,000 at 2 years

Foster Care Supervisor

Total Performance-Based Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

• $500 at 90 days
• $1,000 at 180 days
• $1,500 at 1 year
• $2,000 at 2 years

Bonus Eligibility Requirements

Sign-on bonus payments are contingent upon meeting established performance expectations, including maintaining compliance with state-mandated foster care metrics, caseload standards, agency policies, documentation requirements, and overall job performance.

We structure these bonuses to reward the stability, quality, and consistency that foster care work requires. Children and families benefit most when dedicated professionals remain committed to providing excellent service over time—and we believe that commitment should be recognized.

What Success Looks Like:

• Supporting staff to meet or exceed performance and compliance standards
• Ensuring accurate, timely, and complete documentation
• Maintaining ethical standards and confidentiality
• Acting as a mandated reporter under Michigan law
• Providing regular feedback and completing performance evaluations
• Promoting a positive, inclusive, and professional team environment
• Participating in required training and quality assurance activities
• Being available to respond to urgent needs on a 24-hour basis, as required

Leadership Impact:

• Builds a culture of accountability, learning, and support
• Helps staff navigate complex cases with confidence
• Drives better outcomes for children and families through strong supervision
• Represents Wolverine Human Services in a positive and professional manner

What You Need to Apply – Minimum Qualifications:

You qualify if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related Human Behavioral Sciences field preferred
• Must meet Michigan licensing and contractual experience requirements for a supervisory role
• Prior experience in foster care or child welfare required
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License (if required for the role)

Why Join Us:

You won’t just have a job—you’ll lead meaningful change. If you’re ready to support a team, strengthen services, and make a lasting impact on children and families, we encourage you to apply.

Salary : $60,000