Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services

Job Title: Family Preservation Social Worker

Location: Hybrid - Wellspring Gaylord

Reports to: Family Services Families First Supervisor - Gaylord

Accepting applications through January 15, 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 Northern Michigan
, including Emmet, Antrim, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Kalkaska, Otsego, and Crawford counties
.

In this role, you will provide intensive, short-term, home-based services to help families remain together and children stay safe. You will use a strength-based approach to help families build on their existing abilities, develop new skills, and access vital community resources.

As a Family Preservation Worker with Wellspring–Families First
, you will:

• 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 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 when 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 Emmet, Antrim, Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Kalkaska, Otsego, and Crawford 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 and caring team environment.
• Meaningful work that strengthens families and builds community well-being.

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.