Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services

Description

Job Title:

Family Preservation Social Worker

Location:

Hybrid – Wellspring Sault Ste Marie

Reports to:

Family Services Families First Supervisor – Sault Ste Marie

Position Type:
Full-Time | Salary

Accepting applications through January 14, 2026

Wellspring is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families, and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a Family Preservation Worker to join our Families First Program in Sault Ste Marie. In this position, you'll be directly supporting your communities throughout the Upper Peninsula, including Chippewa, Luce, Mackinac, Schoolcraft and Alger Counties.

• Adhere to the Families First model of service (strength-based, non-deficit approach).
• Provide families with concrete services, including assistance with housing, transportation, home cleaning, maintenance and repair.
• Deliver skills training in areas such as parenting, communication, self-advocacy, and self-sufficiency.
• Offer short-term counseling and crisis intervention to support family stability.
• Coordinate with external providers to arrange counseling, medical care, educational support, housing resources, utility assistance and additional community supports.
• Prepare timely documentation, including service plans, progress reports, termination summaries, goal sheets, weekly plans, and time reports.
• Present cases for termination conferences and recommend appropriate follow-up services.
• Maintain face-to-face contact with families in accordance with contract requirements and individual family needs.
• Maintain weekly contact with referring workers and complete follow-up evaluations at 3, 6 and 12 months post-service.
• Transport clients in your own vehicle as needed.
• Provide 24-hour availability and maintain a flexible work schedule based on family needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services related field required.
• Current driver’s license, vehicle registration and auto insurance required.
• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Reliable, compassionate, and committed to providing high-quality services.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Schedule:
  
  Flexible schedule with 24-hour availability as needed.
• Hybrid-Remote:
  Home-based with travel throughout Chippewa, Luce, Mackinac, Schoolcraft and Alger counties.
• In-Office Requirements:
  Weekly team meetings, trainings, and clinical supervision
• Salary: $43,000 / year based on experience
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plans + matching
• Daily Pay – access your earned wages anytime
• Wellspring Support Linc - employee assistance program
• Clinical supervision and professional development support
• Collaborative and caring team environment
• Meaningful work that strengthens families and supports long-term stability

Wellspring Lutheran Services - Sault Ste Marie
128 W Spruce St., Suite 12
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783

Join Wellspring to use your skills and compassion to make a difference in the lives of families across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to serving families in their communities.