Foster Care Case Manager - Build Safe, Permanent Futures

Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan, Inc.; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement

Employee assistance program

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

Wellspring Lutheran Services in Michigan seeks a Foster Care Case Manager to advocate for children in the foster system, coordinating with foster families, birth families, schools, courts, and community partners to ensure safety, stability, and permanency.

You will walk alongside children and families during key transitions, develop individualized safety and permanency plans, and support reunification efforts while advocating for educational, medical, and social needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or 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.
• Knowledge of community resources and family support services preferred.
• Commitment to child-centered, family-focused practice.

Responsibilities

• Be an advocate for children and families, helping navigate challenges and identify growth opportunities.
• Develop individualized safety, well-being, and permanency plans.
• Coordinate services with foster parents, birth families, schools, courts, therapists, and community partners.
• Encourage family engagement and access to resources for long-term success and reunification when possible.
• Advocate for children's educational, medical, emotional, and social needs.

Skills

Strong assessment

Communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Wellspring Lutheran Services in Michigan seeks a Foster Care Case Manager to advocate for children in the foster system, coordinating with foster families, birth families, schools, courts, and community partners to ensure safety, stability, and permanency.

You will walk alongside children and families during key transitions, develop individualized safety and permanency plans, and support reunification efforts while advocating for educational, medical, and social needs.