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D.A. Blodgett - St. John's is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening children and families through a comprehensive continuum of care, including, but not limited to; counseling, family preservation, foster care, adoption, and residential treatment. Guided by the belief that children thrive best with their families whenever safety can be ensured, the organization delivers compassionate, evidence-based services designed to promote healing, stability, and long-term success. Primarily serving children, youth, and families in the greater Grand Rapids area, with select programs reaching communities across Michigan, D.A. Blodgett - St. John's is committed to creating brighter futures through prevention, intervention, and lifelong support. Rooted in dignity, equity, and belonging, the organization is dedicated to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment where all children, all families, and all individuals are valued, supported, and empowered.
Mission Statement: To help children and empower families by providing safety, advocacy, and support.
Vision: A safe, nurturing home for every child, a supportive community for every family.
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Youth Development Specialist
Position Summary:
The Development Specialist is responsible for providing direct care and supervision to youth and young adults within our Campus Programs division, which includes our Independent Living program and our Residential programs. The scope of this development responsibility is quite broad. At times, the development specialist takes on a parental role, addressing the basic needs of the youth. This includes but is not limited to ensuring that each child is healthy and safe, adequately clothed and fed and that their living space is clean and orderly.
In addition to these responsibilities, the development specialist is expected to offer praise and encouragement to the youth. They must also respond appropriately and therapeutically to challenging behaviors that may arise. The development specialist typically achieves these objectives through verbal de-escalation techniques, positive reinforcement, guidance and supportive direction.
At times, the development specialist takes on the role of a mentor, guiding youth in areas such as social skills, coping skills, hygiene, basic values, spirituality, and education. The development Specialist acts as a trusted and patient adult, engaging in discussions about a young person’s personal life, emotions, and perspectives on the world.
DABSJ places a strong emphasis on building relationships between staff and youth. We believe that all effective support efforts start with warm, caring, and meaningful connections. It is the responsibility of the development specialist to develop these therapeutic relationships with youth, using the rapport established to foster and encourage personal growth.
The development specialist is expected to work effectively and harmoniously as part of one or more teams within the agency. Specific work responsibilities and schedules may vary based on team assignments and the programs they are involved in.
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Case Manager- Kalamazoo Area
Position Summary:
Foster Care Case Managers play a critical role in supporting children and families within the child welfare system. They begin working with children following a court order that removes the child from their home and continue providing support throughout the child’s time in foster care.
In this role, case managers work directly with children, parents, and caregivers while also leading a collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on ensuring the child’s ongoing safety, well-being, and stability. Their ultimate goal is to help each child achieve permanency—whether through safe reunification with a parent, adoption, guardianship, or preparation for independent living.
This highly impactful position requires a unique combination of skills and personal strengths, including compassion, strong organizational abilities, effective communication, and perseverance. While foster care case managers receive regular supervisory support, they must also be confident in making independent decisions, conducting ongoing assessments, and adapting creatively to a wide range of complex and evolving situations.
Additionally, this role requires flexibility and a strong commitment to meeting the needs of children and families. Case managers often adjust their schedules to connect with clients in community settings at times that are most convenient and supportive for them.
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Case Manager- Benton Harbor Area
Position Summary:
Foster Care Case Managers play a critical role in supporting children and families within the child welfare system. They begin working with children following a court order that removes the child from their home and continue providing support throughout the child’s time in foster care.
In this role, case managers work directly with children, parents, and caregivers while also leading a collaborative, multidisciplinary team focused on ensuring the child’s ongoing safety, well-being, and stability. Their ultimate goal is to help each child achieve permanency—whether through safe reunification with a parent, adoption, guardianship, or preparation for independent living.
This highly impactful position requires a unique combination of skills and personal strengths, including compassion, strong organizational abilities, effective communication, and perseverance. While foster care case managers receive regular supervisory support, they must also be confident in making independent decisions, conducting ongoing assessments, and adapting creatively to a wide range of complex and evolving situations.
Additionally, this role requires flexibility and a strong commitment to meeting the needs of children and families. Case managers often adjust their schedules to connect with clients in community settings at times that are most convenient and supportive for them.
Foster Care Worker & Foster Care Supervisor
New Light is looking to fill Foster Care Worker and Foster Care Supervisor positions.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, steadfast, and able to be a spearhead in a growing agency. Our agency is energetic and fast-paced, promoting a Team environment. If you are interested in learning about us or to join our Team, please contact Tina Sentell (tsentell@nlcfi.net) or Jeff Baxter (jbaxter@nlcfi.net).
Foster Care Specialist
Hands Across The Water is a licensed, non-profit child placing agency. Our Foster Care Program provides a temporary home for children until a more permanent placement can be secured. The primary responsibilities of the Foster Care Specialist position is to provide services to ensure that biological parents and foster parents are given the tools and resources to meet the educational, physical and emotional needs of the child. Case management services are goal-oriented and time-limited. The goals are to ensure the safety and well-being of the child while developing and monitoring a service plan for the child’s parent(s), reporting and making recommendations to the court regarding a permanency plan for each child.
This position requires significant travel including in-office, in-home, and outside of office work, often during non-traditional hours such as evenings and weekends, depending on case needs. The appropriate candidate will work with other dedicated professionals in a team atmosphere and have the ability to work independently. Attention to detail, strong organization skills, and professional manner are all important characteristics for the right candidate. This is full-time position. Schedules need to be flexible to accommodate duties, children, families, and court, including a 9 week-long preliminary training. This is not a 9-5 job and requires periodic on-call duties. This position is based in our Washtenaw office but there will be work in multiple counties including Wayne, Monroe, Livingston and Lenawee counties.
Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service nonprofit organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values, and the services our faith-based company provides. At Samaritas, we are celebrating over 90 years as a faith-based organization. We have a huge impact on the state of Michigan as we served over 38,000 individuals last year in 60 different communities.
We want you to be our rock!
At Samaritas, we ask you to join us - to "Be The Rock That Starts The Ripple!
A ripple of transformation in the individual lives of the 1000’s of people we help each year, and a ripple of positive change throughout our communities. Our team is growing at Samaritas! We are seeking more Rocks to join our team. We are always looking for additional employees who want to make a big impact and have a lot of fun doing so as part of an enthusiastic, collaborative team.
From our Mental Health & Addiction, Housing & Community, Child & Family or New Americans and our Integrated Services Centered Strategy on Social Determinants of Health we support our employees in making a positive impact all across the state of Michigan.
Welcome to Samaritas Nation!
Apply today using the following link to see all of our fantastic opportunities serving communities all across the state of Michigan: www.samaritas.org/careers
Orchards Children’s Services is one of the largest child welfare agencies in the state of Michigan, founded in 1962 by the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Greater Detroit Section. Orchards started as a small residential group home for 7 boys with emotional impairments. Today, Orchards Children’s Services serves over 8,000 children throughout 15 counties in the state of Michigan. We are dedicated to fulfilling our mission of strengthening the community through quality services to children and families.
We believe in engaging individuals in planning for their own future, and with the support of our programs many of our families are successful. By working in partnership with parents, relatives, foster parents and youth in their households and communities, we empower families to achieve stability and long-term self-sufficiency.
Foster Care & Licensing Social Worker – Full-Time
The Opportunity: You will conduct assessments and develop treatment plans to move children toward permanency in a timely manner. This role involves documenting activities in an electronic system, presenting information to the court, and maintaining professional relationships with foster and birth parents.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in social work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, Family Studies or related field required. Master’s degree and/or previous child welfare experience is preferred.
Join the Wellspring Team as a Social Worker or Supervisor!
About Wellspring:
As a statewide nonprofit dedicated to supporting families and children in need, we take a strengths-based, whole-person approach to create lasting change. We’ve been serving people since 1893. Since that time, we’ve walked alongside generations of people of all ages and walks of life. We’ve built more than a deep history. We’ve built a legacy of trust across Michigan. Through that trust, we have adapted to a world that is constantly changing. We’ve rethought and restructured our core competencies to ensure we never lose sight of our own purpose of sharing hope when circumstances may not feel hopeful. We do that one person at a time, which impacts one family at a time. And in turn, that has the power to transform one community at a time.
What you will bring:
You'll work with a team of social workers and support staff to connect families and children across Michigan with essential resources and support. A bachelor's degree in social work or a human services related field is required and experience working with children and families is preferred. For our supervisor positions, a master's degree is preferred/required with professional experience within the social services/child welfare/behavioral health industry. You will also be reliable, have a responsible attitude, a compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do.
Here’s why Wellspring is a great place to grow your career:
You'll join a caring, dedicated team of social workers, administrative professionals, and support staff.
You'll receive supervision, training, and support tailored to your needs.
You'll thrive in a workplace where communication and meaningful connections are prioritized.
You'll enjoy a starting salary of $41,000–$61,000, based on experience, licenses, and certifications.
You'll receive mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
You'll work in a hybrid-remote environment, balancing in-home client visits with flexible home-based work.
You'll meet with your team in person at least 1–2 times per week for meetings and training.
You'll have access to comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance (for full-time positions), 403b retirement plans with matching, PTO, and paid holidays.
You'll be able to get paid on demand with DailyPay.
You'll be able to utilize Wellspring SupportLinc, our employee assistance plan.
If you are interested in learning more about these positions and Wellspring, or if you have any questions, please use this link to visit our career website for open opportunities within our Child, Family and Behavioral Health services division:
https://wellspringcareers.ttcportals.com/search/social-work-therapy-and-counseling/jobs