Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services

Family Preservation Social Worker

Location: Hybrid – Wellspring Bay City

Reports to: Family Services Families First Supervisor – Bay City

Position Type: Full-Time | Salary

Accepting applications through January 14, 2025

Wellspring is a statewide nonprofit serving families and children across Michigan. We are currently seeking a Family Preservation Worker to join our Families First Program in Bay City. In this position, you'll be directly supporting your community in Saginaw and Gratiot Counties.

• Adhere to the Families First model of service, utilizing a strength-based, non-deficit approach.
• Provide and assist families in accessing concrete services such as housing support, transportation, home cleaning, maintenance, and repairs.
• Deliver skills training in areas including parenting, communication, self-advocacy, and self-sufficiency.
• Provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention to families experiencing stress or instability.
• Make collateral contacts to coordinate support such as outpatient counseling, medical care, educational needs, utility assistance, and housing resources.
• Prepare and maintain documentation—including service plans, progress reports, termination summaries, goal sheets, weekly plans, time reports, and related correspondence—within required time frames.
• Present each case for termination conferences with contractors and recommend appropriate follow-up services.
• Maintain 24-hour availability to clients and a flexible work schedule based on the needs of each family.
• Maintain face-to-face contact with families according to contract requirements and family-specific needs.
• Maintain weekly contact (or more as needed) with referring workers.
• Complete follow-up evaluations at 3, 6, and 12 months within designated time frames.
• Transport clients in your own vehicle as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services related field required.
• Current and valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and auto insurance required.
• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Reliable, responsible, and compassionate approach to supporting families.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Schedule:
  
  Flexible schedule with 24-hour availability as needed
• Hybrid Remote:
  Home-based with travel throughout Saginaw and Gratiot counties.
• In-Office Requirements:
  Weekly team meetings, trainings, and clinical supervision
• Pay Rate :$43,000 / year (based on experience and education).
• Mileage Reimbursement for work-related travel

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plans + matching
• Daily Pay – access your earned wages anytime
• Wellspring Supportlinc - employee assistance program
• Clinical supervision and professional development support
• Collaborative and caring team environment
• Meaningful work that strengthens families and supports long-term stability

Wellspring Lutheran Services - Bay City
6019 Westside Saginaw Rd
Bay City, MI 48706

Join Wellspring to use your skills and compassion to make a difference in the lives of families in Saginaw and Gratiot Counties. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to serving families in the community.