Social Work Team Leader

Job Title: Family Preservation Team Lead

Location: Hybrid - Wellspring Gaylord

Reports to: Family Services FRP Supervisor - Gaylord

Accepting application through December 4th, 2025.

Wellspring is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families, and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a Family Preservation Team Leader to join our Family Reunification Program
, supporting families throughout Northwest Michigan, including Ogemaw, Alcona, Alpena, Iosco, Montmorency, Roscommon, Oscoda, and Presque Isle counties
.

In this role, you will provide leadership, guidance, and clinical oversight to Family Preservation Workers while delivering direct, home-based services to families. You will use a strength-based, solution-focused approach to help families achieve stability, build resilience, and access essential community resources.

• Adhere to the Family Reunification Program model of service (strength-based, solution-focused approach).
• Develop treatment plans, goals, and activities with families and assigned Family Workers.
• Coordinate the implementation of treatment plans and ensure quality service delivery.
• Provide therapeutic intervention sessions with families and/or individual family members based on their needs.
• Deliver skills training in areas such as parental resilience, social connections, concrete support, child development, social and emotional competence, nurturing and attachment, and infant safe sleep.
• Refer families and make collateral contacts to connect with community resources, including Early On, domestic violence support, and mental health or substance abuse counseling.
• Prepare and review documentation, including service plans, progress reports, termination summaries, case notes, and time sheets within required time frames.
• Use solution-focused interviewing techniques and strength-based language in all communication with families.
• Prepare for and present testimony in court as needed.
• Plan and develop quarterly workshops and family activities.
• Maintain face-to-face contact with families according to contract requirements and individual family needs.
• Provide flexible scheduling and 24/7 availability to support families as needed.
• Complete follow-up evaluations of families at 6 and 12 months post-service.
• Transport clients in your own vehicle as needed.

• Master’s degree in social work or a related human services field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field with at least two years of experience working with children and families required.
• Experience providing therapeutic intervention and family support services preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Reliable, compassionate, and committed to providing high-quality service.
• Current and valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and auto insurance required.

• Hybrid-Remote: home-based with travel throughout Ogemaw, Alcona, Alpena, Iosco, Montmorency, Roscommon, Oscoda, and Presque Isle counties.
• Schedule:
  
  Flexible schedule, working 40 hours / week, with 24-hour availability as needed.
• Team meetings and supervision held 1-2 times weekly.
• Pay Rate: $44,000/year (based on experience and education).
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and 403(b) retirement plan
• Daily Pay option – access earned wages anytime
• Employee Assistance Program (Support Linc)
• Clinical supervision and professional development support
• Collaborative and caring team environment
• Meaningful work that strengthens families and supports safe reunification

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Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children and families across Northwest Michigan. Apply today to begin your career with Wellspring.

Full job description provided during the in-person interview.