Foster Care Supervisor

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

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.