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Job description
Now Hiring: Foster Care Case Aide
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Status: Full-Time
Wage: $15.00
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift
Support Children. Strengthen Families. Make a Difference!
Do you have a passion for helping children and families navigate challenging transitions? Join our team as a Foster Care Case Aide and play a hands-on role in supporting children in the Michigan Foster Care System.
In this role, you'll work closely with social workers, foster families, and birth familiesproviding direct support, ensuring safe and meaningful interactions, and helping children access essential services. Your presence and care will help create stability, safety, and connection for the children we serve.
What You'll Do
As a Foster Care Case Aide, you'll provide essential support that keeps services running smoothly and children supported every step of the way:
Supervise visits and appointments between children, foster parents, and birth families in homes, offices, and community settings
Provide transportation for foster children to medical appointments, family visits, and other services
Observe interactions and document visits in accordance with agency policies
Share observations and updates with assigned social workers to support case planning
Assist with gathering important records (court reports, school records, medical information) as needed
Maintain knowledge of community resources and help connect families to services
Support foster care program operations in alignment with organizational and contractual requirements
What You Bring Associate's degree in human services or a related field preferred
At least 1 year of experience in child welfare or a related service environment preferred
Strong observation, communication, and documentation skills
Ability to engage with children and families in a professional, compassionate, and respectful manner
Organized, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, people-centered role
Additional Requirements Valid, unrestricted driver's license with a good driving record
Current automobile insurance in your name
Willingness to travel locally on a regular basis
Why This Role Matters
You'll be a steady, supportive presence in the lives of children and families during critical moments. Your work helps ensure safety, accountability, and connections make a real impact every day.
Be Part of Something Meaningful
If you're ready to bring compassion, reliability, and dedication to a role that truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help create brighter futures for children and families!
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Worksite address
paw paw, MI, 49079, US
Who can apply
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