Description
Job Title: Foster Care Case Manager Supervisor
Location: On-site, Wellspring Kentwood
Supervisory Service Area: Kent, Kalamazoo and Muskegon counties.
Reports to: Foster Care Program Manager - Kentwood
Position Type: Full-Time | Salary
Accepting applications through March 19, 2026.
Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a
Foster Care Case Manager Supervisor to join our foster care team in Kentwood.
Responsibilities
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Lead the Case Management team and encourage an environment that promotes positive employee morale
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Coach, manage, develop and train the case management team, support staff and student interns while providing weekly supervision
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Ensure overall unit compliance with contracts, licensing, accreditation guidelines, agency policy, procedure and strategic plan, etc. Complete case reviews quarterly
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Input data per established guidelines into agency and contractor data collection systems
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Handle and coordinate the ongoing personnel issues of the unit; i.e., leave records, training records, participate in the recruitment, interview, reference, and orientation process for new hires
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Communicate employee performance expectations, conduct new hire six month evaluations and annual evaluations. Develop performance improvement plans where required.
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Coordinate the referral and intake process and make appropriate assignments to staff
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Monitor, read and approve all required reports, including incident reports
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Provide some direct service to clients depending on specific contract language or unit structure.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field and 3 years of child welfare experience (required)
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Reliable, responsible and committed to compassionate and high-quality work
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Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
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Ability to support and guide staff in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Schedule and Compensation
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Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Salary Range: $51,000 + per year, based off experience, education and licensure-
On-Call: Supervisor rotation, every 4-5 weeks
Hybrid: Community travel to support staff - milage reimbursed-
On-site: Office based with a flexible schedule
Benefits
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Weekly or as-needed supervision and support
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Administrative support for documentation, filing and requests
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Professional development opportunities
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Health, Vision & Dental insurance
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403(b) Retirement plans + matching
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PTO & Paid Holidays
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DailyPay – access your earned wages anytime
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Wellspring SupportLinc – employee assistance program
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Supportive, mission-driven workplace where your leadership makes a difference
Location
Wellspring Lutheran Services
1715 Sutherland Dr SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
Join Wellspring and use your skills and compassion to make a difference in the lives of children and families in west Michigan. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to exceptional support.
Full job description provided during the interview.