Foster Care Family Case Manager 50,000 a year Job Taylor area,Michigan USA,Social Work

Job Details

Job Location:

Taylor, MI 48180

Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: Day 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

Performance-Based Sign-On Bonus Opportunities

At Wolverine Human Services, we recognize the commitment it takes to support children and families in foster care. To reward long-term success and stability, we offer performance-based sign-on bonuses paid as key milestones are achieved.

Foster Care Case Manager

Total Performance-Based Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

$500 at 90 days
$1,000 at 180 days
$1,500 at 1 year
$2,000 at 2 years

Pre-Certified Foster Care Case Manager

Total Performance-Based Sign-On Bonus: $15,000

$2,500 at 90 days
$3,500 at 180 days
$4,000 at 1 year
$5,000 at 2 years

Foster Care Supervisor

Total Performance-Based Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

$500 at 90 days
$1,000 at 180 days
$1,500 at 1 year
$2,000 at 2 years

Bonus Eligibility Requirements

Sign-on bonus payments are contingent upon meeting established performance expectations, including maintaining compliance with state-mandated foster care metrics, caseload standards, agency policies, documentation requirements, and overall job performance.

We structure these bonuses to reward the stability, quality, and consistency that foster care work requires. Children and families benefit most when dedicated professionals remain committed to providing excellent service over time—and we believe that commitment should be recognized.

Qualifications What You Need to Apply –

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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