Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services

Overview

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
, supporting families throughout the Upper Peninsula, including Chippewa, Luce, Mackinac, Schoolcraft and Alger Counties.

In this role, you will provide home-based, family-centered services designed to help families remain together and ensure children’s safety, stability, and long-term well-being. You will use a strength-based, non-deficit approach to empower families, build skills, and connect them with vital community resources.

• 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.
• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Reliable, compassionate, and committed to providing high-quality services.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Current driver’s license, vehicle registration and auto insurance required.

• Hybrid-Remote position – home-based with travel throughout Chippewa, Luce, Mackinac, Schoolcraft and Alger counties.
• Flexible schedule with 24-hour availability as needed.
• Team meetings and supervision held 1–2 times per week.
• Salary: $43,000/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, supportive and mission-driven team environment
• Meaningful work that strengthens families and supports long-term stability

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