Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services

Social Worker

Job Title: Family Preservation Social Worker

Location: Hybrid – Wellspring Kentwood

Reports to: Family Services FTBS Supervisor – Kentwood

Position Type: Full-Time | Salary

Accepting applications through: January 16, 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 Together Building Solutions (FTBS) Program in Kentwood. In this position, you’ll be directly supporting your community in Kent County.

• Adhere to the Families Together Building Solutions 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 field required.
• Current and valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and auto insurance required.
• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Reliable, compassionate, and committed to providing high-quality service.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Schedule:
  
  Flexible schedule with 24‑hour availability as needed
• Hybrid-Remote:
  Home-based with travel throughout Kent county.
• In‑Office Requirements:
  Weekly team meetings, trainings, and clinical supervision
• Salary: $43,000 / year based on experience
• 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 Support Linc - 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 - Kentwood
1715 Sutherland Dr. SSE
Kentwood, MI 49508

Join Wellspring to use your skills and compassion to make a difference in the lives of families in Kent County. Apply today to be part of a mission‑driven team dedicated to serving families in their community.