Family Preservation Supervisor

Family Preservation Supervisor

Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a Family Preservation Supervisor to join our Lansing MiFT (MiFamily Togther) team serving Eaton and Clinton counties.

• Provide individual supervision and professional leadership to direct service staff, support staff and student interns (as applicable).
• Ensure overall unit compliance with contracts, licensing, accreditation guidelines, agency policy, procedure and strategic plan, etc. Complete case reviews quarterly.
• Input data per established guidelines into agency and contractor data collection systems.
• Handle and coordinate the ongoing personnel issues of the unit; i.e., leave records, training records, participate in the recruitment, interview, reference, and orientation process for new hires.
• Communicate employee performance expectations, conduct new hire six month evaluations and annual evaluations. Develop performance improvement plans where required.
• Coordinate the referral and intake process and make appropriate assignments to staff.
• Monitor, read and approve all required reports, including incident reports.
• Provide some direct service to clients depending on specific contract language or unit structure.
• Promote staff morale and team building. Encourage collaboration, share wins and successes, create a feeling of belonging. Responsible for the training needs of the unit.
• Organize and run regular team meetings.
• Interpret agency policy and procedures to staff and serve as a liaison, bringing staff concerns and needs to the Program Manager/Division Director as needed.
• Oversee and approve staff expenses and program expenditures including use of specific assistance funds;
  Manage unit petty cash and checking account as applicable.
• Participate as requested as a member of a CQI team or other agency work groups.
• Coordinate services with other agencies/ professionals and represent Wellspring Lutheran Services in community networks.
• Provide availability to clients and staff and a flexible work schedule to meet with clients.
• Transport clients in your own vehicle.

• A master's degree in social work or a human services related degree and two years of field experience working with children and families (preferred).
• A bachelor's degree in social work or human services and a commitment to complete a masters degree in four years and four years of experience working with children and families (required).
• A commitment to delivering exceptional services to children, families and your team.
• A valid, current Michigan drivers license, auto insurance and your own reliable transportation.

• Employment status:
  Full-time
• Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
• Weekends/On-call:
  Continual support to staff on-call rotation on weekends and evenings
• On-site / Hybrid:
  Flexibility to work in-person and at home
• Salary rate: $60,000 / year

• Dedicated and supportive team
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan + matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Daily Pay option for on-demand pay
• Wellspring Support Linc, an employee assistance program

Wellspring Lutheran Services 5826 Executive Drive Lansing, MI 48911

Full Job Description available during the interview.