Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services

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Job Title: Family Preservation Social Worker

Location: Hybrid - Fairview

Reports to: Family Preservation Supervisor - Mio

Position Type: Full-Time | Salary

Application window: until January 13, 2025

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 Presque Isle, Alpena, Alcona, Iosco, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Roscommon, and Montmorency counties.

In this role, you will provide home-based, family-centered services designed to help families remain together and ensure children’s safety and stability. 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 for families in need.
• Coordinate with external providers to arrange counseling, medical care, educational support, housing resources, and utility assistance.
• Prepare timely documentation, including service plans, progress reports, termination summaries, goal sheets, and weekly reports.
• Present cases for termination conferences and recommend follow‑up services.
• Maintain face‑to‑face contact with families at the frequency required by contract and family needs.
• Maintain weekly contact with referring workers and complete follow‑up evaluations at 3 and 6 months post‑service.
• 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, compassionate, and committed to providing high‑quality service.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Current and valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and auto insurance required.
• Ability to work independently and together as a team.

• Hybrid-Remote: home-based with regular travel throughout Presque Isle, Alpena, Alcona, Iosco, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Roscommon, and Montmorency counties to see families in‑home.
• On‑Call:
  Flexible schedule with 24‑hour phone availability as needed.
• Team meetings and supervision held 1‑2 times per week.
• Salary: $43,000 /year, based on experience.
• Mileage reimbursement provided.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and 403(b) retirement plan + matching
• Daily Pay – access earned wages anytime
• Wellspring Support Linc – Employee Assistance Plan
• Supervision and professional development support
• Collaborative and caring team environment
• Meaningful work that strengthens families and supports long‑term stability

Wellspring Lutheran Services
1390 Maple Dr.,
Fairview, MI 48621

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Full‑time

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Apply today to begin your career with Wellspring.