Foster Care Case Aide

Wellspring Lutheran Services • Traverse City, MI

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About The Position

Wellspring Lutheran Services is seeking a part-time Foster Care Case Aide to support children, parents, foster families, and caregivers throughout the foster care journey in Traverse City and the Benzie, Wexford, and Grand Traverse county service area. Working alongside foster care professionals, the aide helps facilitate parenting time visits, provides transportation, assists with family support services, and helps create safe, positive experiences for children and families. The role supports important family connections and helps families work toward positive change.

The case aide works directly with children and families from diverse backgrounds. The position includes coordinating and supporting family interactions, creating a safe and supportive environment during visits and activities, encouraging positive interactions, and providing coaching and consistent encouragement. The aide also observes, documents, and communicates information to the foster care team. Regular afternoon and evening availability is required, and travel throughout the service area is part of the role. The schedule may vary according to client needs and program requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and proof of insurance.
• A positive, strength-based approach to working with children and families.
• Regular afternoon and evening availability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children and families is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support parenting time visits and other important family interactions.
• Create a safe, supportive, and valued environment for children during family visits and activities.
• Encourage positive interactions and help families build on their strengths through coaching, support, and consistent encouragement.
• Transport children and families to appointments, visits, and other activities related to case plans and goals.
• Observe and document relevant information, and communicate it to the foster care team.
• Support case managers and help children and families receive needed services.
• Work directly with children and families from diverse backgrounds to help create positive experiences.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (SupportLinc).
• Mileage reimbursement for work travel.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement within Child & Family Services.
• A supportive, mission-driven team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED