Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services

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

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children and families across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Apply today to begin your career with Wellspring.

Full job description provided during the in‑person interview.