Foster Care Case Manager - Advocate for Safe, Stable Futures

Wellspring Lutheran Services; Traverse City (MI); On-site; 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 to support safety, stability, and permanency for children in foster care. You’ll partner with foster families, birth families, schools, courts, and community providers to coordinate services and advocacy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, strong assessment and communication skills, and willingness to travel for home visits and meetings.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated empathy and ability to advocate for children and families.
• Ability to coordinate services among foster families, birth families, schools, courts, and professionals.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for safety, well-being, and permanency for children.
• Develop individualized plans and coordinate services across partners.
• Visit foster homes, attend school meetings, and participate in court hearings.
• Support reunification and permanency planning with families.

Skills

Empathy

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

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 to support safety, stability, and permanency for children in foster care. You’ll partner with foster families, birth families, schools, courts, and community providers to coordinate services and advocacy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, strong assessment and communication skills, and willingness to travel for home visits and meetings.