Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services

Job Title: Family Preservation Social Worker

Location: Hybrid – Wellspring Bay City

Reports to: Family Services Families First Supervisor – Bay City

Position Type: Full-Time | Salary

Accepting applications through Wednesday, December 10th, 2025

Wellspring is a statewide nonprofit serving families and children across Michigan. We take a whole-person, strength-based approach to working with families because we believe lasting change begins with recognizing and building upon their strengths. We are currently seeking a Family Preservation Worker to join our Families First Program, supporting families throughout Mid-Michigan, including Saginaw and Gratiot counties. In this role, you will provide short-term, home-based services designed to support family stability, strengthen protective factors, and promote long-term self-sufficiency.

• Adhere to the Families First model of service, utilizing a strength-based, non-deficit approach.
• Provide and assist families in accessing concrete services such as housing support, transportation, home cleaning, maintenance, and repairs.
• Deliver skills training in areas including parenting, communication, self-advocacy, and self-sufficiency.
• Provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention to families experiencing stress or instability.
• Make collateral contacts to coordinate support such as outpatient counseling, medical care, educational needs, utility assistance, and housing resources.
• Prepare and maintain documentation—including service plans, progress reports, termination summaries, goal sheets, weekly plans, time reports, and related correspondence—within required time frames.
• Present each case for termination conferences with contractors and recommend appropriate follow-up services.
• Maintain 24-hour availability to clients and a flexible work schedule based on the needs of each family.
• Maintain face-to-face contact with families according to contract requirements and family-specific needs.
• Maintain weekly contact (or more as needed) with referring workers.
• Complete follow-up evaluations at 3, 6, and 12 months within designated time frames.
• Transport clients in your own vehicle as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services–related field required.
• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Reliable, responsible, and compassionate approach to supporting families.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Current and valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and auto insurance required.

• Hybrid Remote: Home-based with travel into the community throughout Saginaw and Gratiot counties.
• Schedule: Full-time with flexible hours and 24-hour call availability as needed.
• Weekly team meetings, trainings, and clinical supervision (1–2 times per week).
• Pay Rate: $41,000 / year (based on experience and education).
• Mileage reimbursement provided for work-related travel.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and 403(b) retirement plan options.
• Daily Pay – access earned wages anytime.
• Employee Assistance Program (Support Linc).
• Supportive team environment with ongoing clinical supervision and professional development.
• Meaningful work that strengthens families and supports community well-being.

Wellspring Lutheran Services

6019 Westside Saginaw Rd

Bay City, MI 48706

Join our team and help strengthen families across Mid-Michigan.

Apply today to begin your career with Wellspring.

Full job description provided during the in-person interview.