Case Manager

Description

Job Title : Foster Care Case Manager

Location :  Wellspring - Kentwood

Reports to :  Foster Care Supervisor

Position Type : Full-Time | Salary

Applications accepted through November 26, 2025

Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a  Foster Care Case Manager to join our Foster Care team serving Kent, Kalamazoo, and Muskegon Counties. In this role, you will provide compassionate, person-centered support to children and families, helping them build on their strengths to achieve safety, stability, and lasting change.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development, review, and implementation of services, case management, and safety or behavior intervention plans.
• Oversee all services provided to children and families, ensuring quality of care, compliance with contractual terms, and adherence to regulatory standards.
• Facilitate community referrals, resources, and services to support family needs.
• Coordinate and monitor required medical and dental services for foster children.
• Visit each assigned child at least once per month in the foster home.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and submit timely documentation and reports.
• Prepare court reports and petitions; attend hearings and provide testimony supporting the permanency, safety, and well-being of the child.
• Coordinate and supervise visitation between children, parents, siblings, and relatives.
• Serve as a liaison with schools, community agencies, and service providers.
• Participate in staff meetings, treatment planning, and professional development activities.
• Administer drug screens and transport clients as needed.
• Engage families in case planning and encourage active participation in services.
• Provide emergency, on-call interventions after hours, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
• Integrate learning from required DHHS training into daily responsibilities.

Qualifications

Schedule and Compensation

Benefits

Location

Wellspring Lutheran Services – Kentwood

1715 Sutherland Dr. SE

Kentwood, MI 49508

Join Wellspring and use your social work expertise to empower children and families across West Michigan. Apply today to become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team making a difference every day.

Full job description provided during the interview.