Foster Care Case Manager: Advocate for Safe, Lasting Futures

Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan, Inc.; Bingham Farms (MI); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Employee Assistance Program (SupportL‑

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development and ongoing培训

Supportive, collaborative team

Meaningful work that impacts children

Job summary

Wellspring Lutheran Services in Michigan is seeking a Foster Care Case Manager who will walk alongside children and families to support safety, stability, and permanency. You will partner with foster and birth families, schools, courts, therapists, and community providers to develop individualized plans, coordinate services, and advocate for every child's needs.

This full-time hybrid role offers meaningful work, a commitment to child-centered practice, and opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field.
• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.
• Strong assessment, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to engage families experiencing crisis with compassion and professionalism.
• Knowledge of community resources and family support services preferred.
• Commitment to child-centered, family-focused practice.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for safety, stability, and permanency for children and families.
• Coordinate services and create stability during foster care transitions.
• Engage families and connect them with resources for long-term success.
• Collaborate with foster families, birth families, schools, courts, therapists, and community partners.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Documentation

Organizational

Empathy

Relationship building

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field

Job description

Wellspring Lutheran Services in Michigan is seeking a Foster Care Case Manager who will walk alongside children and families to support safety, stability, and permanency. You will partner with foster and birth families, schools, courts, therapists, and community providers to develop individualized plans, coordinate services, and advocate for every child's needs.

This full-time hybrid role offers meaningful work, a commitment to child-centered practice, and opportunities for professional growth