Case Aide

Accepting applications until December 29th, 2025.

Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a part-time Case Aide to join our Foster Care team serving Gaylord and the surrounding areas. In this vital support role, you will assist foster care staff by providing transportation, supervising visitations, and helping ensure children and families receive the support and resources they need to thrive in a compassionate, person-centered environment.

• Schedule and coordinate visitation with children, their parents, relatives and siblings.
• Provide transportation for children and families as needed.
• Supervise and coach parents during visitation sessions.
• Conduct periodic home visits to support and monitor family progress, as needed.
• Follow through with case planning and treatment services as directed by foster care staff.
• Accurately document all client interactions in both paper and electronic systems.
• Communicate concerns and significant observations to caseworkers or supervisors, as needed.
• Provide child care for children while caregivers attend required appointments, classes or support groups.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as copying, filing, recruitment events and other foster care program functions.
• Keep visitation rooms clean, organized and ensure toys are regularly disinfected.
• Maintain and submit accurate records, confidentiality and timely reports.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required.
• Integrate learning from required training into daily responsibilities.

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Current Michigan driver’s license, vehicle registration, auto insurance and clean driving record (required).
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally as needed.
• Responsible, dependable and compassionate attitude.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
  
  Commitment to providing quality, person-centered support to children and families.

• Employment type: Part-time
• Shift: Primarily afternoon or evening hours; working 4 - 8 hours / day.
• Starting pay: $15.00 / hour
• Daily Pay – access your earned wages anytime.
• Wellspring Support Linc – employee assistance program.
• Supportive team environment with administrative and supervisory support.
• Regular team meetings and training opportunities.
• Meaningful work that directly impacts children and families in your community.

Join Wellspring and use your compassion and reliability to support Michigan families through our foster care program. Apply today to make a difference in the lives of children and caregivers across Northern Michigan.

Full job description provided at in-person interview.