Foster Care Case Aide

Foster Care Case Aide | Supporting Children, Strengthening Families & Making a Difference # ## Wellspring Lutheran Services -- Traverse City | Benzie, Wexford and Grand Traverse counties | Part-time | Hourly $15.00 Accepting applications through October 22, 2026 You don't need a degree in social work to make a difference in a child's life. Sometimes, the people who have the greatest impact are the ones who show up consistently. The ones who listen without judgment. The ones who create a safe space for children and families during challenging moments. If you've ever wanted a career where your work has purpose, where every day matters, and where you can positively impact your community, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. At Wellspring Lutheran Services, we're looking for Foster Care Case Aides who want to support children and families as they work toward stronger, healthier relationships and brighter futures. As a Foster Care Case Aide, you'll work alongside foster care professionals to support children, parents, foster families, and caregivers throughout the foster care journey. You'll help facilitate parenting time visits, provide transportation, assist with family support services, and help create positive, safe experiences for children and the people who care about them. Many people begin in this role with little or no child welfare experience. What matters most is your ability to connect with others, treat people with dignity and respect, and genuinely care about helping children and families succeed. Most importantly, you'll be part of work that helps children maintain important family connections and supports families as they work toward positive change. What Your Impact Will Look Like You'll help children and families stay connected by coordinating and supporting parenting time visits and other important family interactions. You'll create an environment where children feel safe, supported, and valued during family visits and activities. You'll encourage positive interactions and help families build on their strengths through coaching, support, and consistent encouragement. You'll transport children and families to appointments, visits, and other activities that are important to their case plans and goals. You'll observe, document, and communicate important information that helps the foster care team provide effective support and services. You'll work directly with children and families from diverse backgrounds, helping create positive experiences that contribute to long-term success. Some days you'll be helping a child get to a visit with their parent. Other days you'll be supervising family interactions, assisting with community activities, supporting case managers, or helping ensure children and families receive the services they need. Every day brings an opportunity to make a positive difference. The Person We're Looking For - You genuinely care about helping children and families. - You believe people deserve support, encouragement, and opportunities to succeed. - You are patient, dependable, and able to remain calm during challenging situations. - You communicate well and enjoy building positive relationships. - You are open-minded, respectful, and able to work with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. - You are organized and able to balance multiple responsibilities. - You want a career that has a meaningful impact on your community. What You'll Bring High school diploma