Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services

Job Title: Family Preservation Social Worker

Location: Hybrid - Wellspring Gaylord

Reports to: Family Services FRP Supervisor - Gaylord

Accepting application through January 13, 2026

Wellspring is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families, and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a
Family Preservation Social Worker to join our Family Reunification Program, supporting families throughout Northern Michigan, including Otsego, Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, Cheboygan, Crawford, and Kalkaska counties. You will provide home-based, family-centered services designed to help children safely return home and support families in building skills for lasting success. You will use a strength-based, non-deficit approach to empower families and connect them with vital community resources.

• Adhere to the Wellspring Family Reunification Program 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 24-hour availability for clients and provide a flexible work schedule based on family needs.
• Conduct 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, 6, and 12 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.

Hybrid-Remote position – home-based with travel throughout Otsego, Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet, Cheboygan, Crawford, and Kalkaska counties.

Flexible schedule with 24-hour availability as needed.

Team meetings and supervision held 1–2 times per week.

Salary: $42,000/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

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

Full job description provided during the in-person interview.