Foster Care Case Manager

Job Title: Foster Care Case Manager
Location: Hybrid / Remote - Bingham Farms

Service Area: Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties
Reports to: Foster Care Supervisor
Position Type: Full-Time | Hourly

Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a full-time Foster Care Case Manager to join our foster care team serving Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development, review and implementation of services, case management, safety/behavior intervention plans and treatments provided to individuals served.
• Coordinate all community referrals, resources and services to the family.
• Oversee all services provided to individuals and their families, monitor the quality of care, ensure compliance with contractual terms and monitor regulatory program compliance.
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of required medical and dental services for all foster children.
• Visit each assigned child at least once each month in the foster home.
• Maintain accurate records, confidentiality and timely reports.
• Prepare court reports and petitions, and attend court hearings to provide testimony to support the permanency, safety and well-being of the child/family.
• Coordinate visitation and supervise children with parents, siblings and relatives.
• Act as a liaison with schools and other community agencies.
• Attend staff meetings and treatment planning meetings as required.
• Administer drug screens.
• Transport clients (as needed).
• Engage and encourage family member participation in services and case planning to address needs.
• Provide emergency, on-call interventions after hours and on holidays, as required.
• Integrate learning from required DHHS training into day-to-day responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services related field (required)
• Experience working with children and families preferred
• Valid Michigan driver’s license, registration, auto insurance and reliable transportation (required)
• Reliable, responsible attitude with a compassionate, quality-driven approach

Schedule & Compensation

• Employment type: Full-time, 40 hours / week
• Starting salary: $43,800 /year, based on experience
• Hybrid Remote: Flexible schedule, traveling into the community throughout Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties regularly for home visits. 
• In-office: 2 days / week, remote opportunities available
• On-call: rotation, on-call pay provided
• Mileage reimbursement provided

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plans
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• DailyPay – access your earned wages anytime
• Wellspring SupportLinc – employee assistance program
• Weekly or as-needed supervision
• Administrative support with documentation and filing
• Professional development opportunities
• A supportive team environment of social workers and administrative professionals

Location

Wellspring Lutheran Services
30600 Telegraph Rd., Suite 4290
Bingham Farms, MI 48025

Join Wellspring and help ensure children and families receive the support, safety and resources they need. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven team serving communities throughout Southeast Michigan.

Full job description available during the interview.