Position Details We’re Hiring: Foster Care Case Manager – Grand Rapids, MI! Salary: $47,008 Make a real impact in the lives of children and families. We’re looking for a compassionate Case Manager to provide support, advocacy, and stability for youth in foster care. + Manage and support your own caseload + Coordinate placements & attend court hearings + Work closely with children, families, and community partners + Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field (license preferred) + Experience in child welfare a plus + Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation required If you’re driven to help others and ready to make a difference, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and help change a child’s story. _________________________________________________________________________________ Provides social work and case management services for assigned cases, in accordance with all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Duties and Responsibilities + Assume primary responsibility for all cases on assigned caseload. Provide a range of case management, including social casework, engagement, mentoring, and community referral. + Collect, assess and document appropriate data and client progress. Assume responsibility for and complete documentation, reports, statistics, and assignments within required time frames and as required. + Work collaboratively with referral sources, agencies, institutions and individuals who have pertinent roles in client’s life situation. + Prepare for and attend all scheduled court hearings on assigned caseload. + Take primary responsibility for intake and initial placement services for all newly referred cases. + Coordinate placement arrangements with caregivers, including transportation of children as needed. + Provide more intensive supportive casework services to child, birth family, and caregiver during initial placement and replacement. _________________________________________________________________________________ Job Qualifications Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification + Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related human service field. + Licensed by the State of Michigan preferred. Experience + One year experience in child welfare, preferred. Additional Work Requirements + Participate in a system of 24 hour availability to clients, foster and adoptive parents, as required. + Unrestricted valid driver’s license with good driving record. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance. #socialwork #childwelfare #humanservices #youth #mentoring #counseling #placement Apply for this position online (https://careers-samaritas.icims.com/jobs/11953/foster-care-case-manager/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336059921) Email this position to a friend Need help finding the right job? Samaritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Samaritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled (https://careers-samaritas.icims.com/connect?back=intro&findajob=1&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-435624383) Requisition Number2026-11953 Employee TypeFull-Time Hours Per Pay Period80 ShiftDay Work Hours8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Position LocationUS-MI-Grand Rapids Work Environment:Onsite Benefits Available:Dental, Earned Sick Time, Employee Discounts, Holiday Pay, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement, UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options, Vision Insurance Exact WageUSD $47,008.00