Foster Care Family Services Case Manager
Foster Care Case Manager
Wolverine Human Services | Full-Time | Exempt | Michigan
Mission statement: Helping Children and Families to be Victors.
This Role Matters:
This job changes lives. At Wolverine Human Services, we help children and families move toward safety, stability, and permanency. As a Foster Care Case Manager, your work directly supports children in care and the families who care for them. This role is active and people focused. You’ll spend time in the community, not just behind a desk.
This role includes:
Managing foster care cases
Supporting permanency planning
Working with birth parents, foster parents, and relative caregivers
Coordinating with DHHS, courts, and community partners
Advocating for children’s needs
Attending required meetings and court-related activities
Completing documentation accurately and on time
Responding to urgent needs when they arise
What You Need to Apply – Minimum Qualifications:
You qualify if you have:
Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Education, Criminal Justice, or another behavioral or social science field consistent with Michigan DHHS licensing standards
Meets Michigan licensing and contractual experience requirements for the position
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
Valid Michigan Driver’s License (if required for the role)
What Success Looks Like:
Following court orders and agency policies
Maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards
Acting as a mandated reporter under Michigan law
Keeping records secure and up to date
Participating in required training and quality assurance activities
Being available to respond to urgent needs on a 24-hour basis, as required
You won’t just have a job. You’ll have a purpose. If you want to work somewhere that matters to others— and a role where your effort makes a difference — we encourage you to apply.