Foster Care Supervisor

Job Title:Foster Care Licensing Supervisor

Location: Gaylord

Reports to: Foster Care Program Manager - Gaylord

Accepting applications until January 12th, 2026.

Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a Foster Care Licensing Supervisor to join our foster care team in Gaylord. In this role, you will support and lead staff who serve children and families across Otsego, Crawford, Cheboygan and Alpena counties.

• Provide individual supervision and professional leadership to direct service staff, support staff and student interns (as applicable).
• Ensure overall unit compliance with contracts, licensing, accreditation guidelines, agency policy, procedure and strategic plan, etc. Complete case reviews quarterly.
• Input data per established guidelines into agency and contractor data collection systems.
• 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.
• Communicate employee performance expectations, conduct new hire six month evaluations and annual evaluations. Develop performance improvement plans where required.
• Coordinate the referral and intake process and make appropriate assignments to staff.
• Monitor, read and approve all required reports, including incident reports.
• Provide some direct service to clients depending on specific contract language or unit structure.

• Master’s degree in social work or related human services field and 3 years of child welfare experience (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field and 4 years of child welfare experience (required)
• Reliable, responsible and committed to compassionate and high‑quality work
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to support and guide staff in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment

• Employment Type:
  
  Full-Time, 40 hours per week
• Salary Range: $50,000–$55,000 / year
  , based on experience, education and licensure
• On-Call:
  Required to support the licensing team's on-call rotation
• Work Style:
  Hybrid, with a flexible schedule including in-office work and travel to support staff
• Weekly or as-needed supervision and support
• Administrative support for documentation, filing and requests
• 403(b) Retirement plans + matching
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Daily Pay – access your earned wages anytime
• Wellspring Support Linc – employee assistance program
• Supportive, mission-driven workplace where your leadership makes a difference

Join Wellspring and make a meaningful difference by leading a committed team that supports children and families across Northern Michigan.

Full job description provided during the interview.