Supervisor, Foster Care – Grand Rapids, MI

Samaritas; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritas in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Supervisor Foster Care to lead a team of up to five caseworkers and a case aide. The role supervises, assigns caseloads, and collaborates with licensing courts and DHS to ensure compliance while delivering comprehensive case management and counseling services.

The position requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with experience in child welfare and a Michigan social work license preferred, plus reliable transportation and on-call availability.

Qualifications

• Masters degree; 1 year experience preferred.
• Bachelors degree; 4 years experience, 2 in child welfare required.
• Michigan social work licensure preferred.
• Ability to provide on-call support as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekly individual and team supervision.
• Lead team meetings, training and staff development.
• Oversee child placement and caseload assignments.
• Partner with licensing courts and DHS to ensure compliance.
• Deliver case management services including counseling and referrals.
• Support children, birth families and foster families through placements.
• Attend court hearings and ensure timely accurate documentation.
• Provide leadership guidance and direction to case management staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Caseload management

On-call availability

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Michigan social work licensure

Job description

Supervisor Foster Care

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Status: Full time

Wage: 60000 - 65000 annually

Lead with purpose: Make a lasting impact. Were seeking a Supervisor of Foster Care to support and develop a dedicated team of up to five caseworkers and a case aide serving children and families across the Grand Rapids MI area. In this role you'll partner with a collaborative leadership team committed to mentorship, sustainable workloads and meaningful outcomes for vulnerable youth. At Samaritas we believe in the power of connection, bringing people, families and communities together to create lasting transformation. Rooted in our mission and guided by compassion we empower those we serve to live their fullest lives.

Why join us

• Benefits starting the first of the month after 30 days
• Strong leadership support and team first culture
• Mission driven faith based organization

What you'll do

• Provide weekly individual and team supervision
• Lead team meetings, training and staff development
• Oversee child placement and caseload assignments
• Partner with licensing courts and DHS to ensure compliance
• Deliver case management services including counseling and referrals
• Support children birth families and foster families through placements
• Attend court hearings and ensure timely accurate documentation
• Provide leadership guidance and direction to case management staff

What you bring

• Masters degree, 1 year experience preferred
• Bachelors degree, 4 years experience, 2 in child welfare required
• Michigan social work licensure preferred
• Ability to provide on call support as needed
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation

Step into a role where leadership meets impact and where your work truly matters.