Job Title: Foster Care Visitation Specialist (Case Aide)
Location: Wellspring Lansing
Service Area: Lansing, East Lansing, Okemos and surrounding communities
Reports to: Foster Care Supervisor
Position Type: Part Time| Hourly
Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a part time, Foster Care Visitation Specialist (Case Aide) to join our Foster Care team serving Lansing, East Lansing, Okemos and the surrounding areas.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and coordinate visitation with children, their parents, relatives and siblings.
- Provide transportation for children and families.
- 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.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent (required).
- Current Michigan driver’s license, vehicle registration, auto insurance and clean driving record (required).
- Your own reliable transportation and ability to travel locally as needed, required.
- Responsible, dependable and compassionate attitude.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Commitment to providing quality, person-centered support to children and families.
Schedule and Compensation
- Employment type: Part-time
- Schedule: 15–20 hours per week, flexible days
- Shift: 4 - 8 hours per day, day and afternoon hours
- Starting pay: $15.00 per hour
- Travel: Locally within the community + mileage reimbursement provided
Benefits
- DailyPay – access your earned wages anytime.
- Wellspring SupportLinc – 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.
Location:
Wellspring Lutheran Services
5826 Executive Drive
Lansing, MI 48911
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 mid-Michigan.
Full job description provided at in-person interview.
