Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services

Job Title: Family Preservation Social Worker

Location: Hybrid / Remote – Sault Ste Marie

Service Area: Chippewa, Luce, Mackinac, Schoolcraft and Alger Counties

Reports to: Family Services Families First Supervisor – Sault Ste Marie

Position Type: Full-Time | Salary

Accepting applications through March 18, 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 Families First Program in Sault Ste Marie.

• Adhere to the Families First model of service using a strength-based, non-deficit approach.
• Provide concrete services including housing support, transportation assistance, and home cleaning, maintenance and repair.
• Deliver skills training related to parenting, communication, self-advocacy and self-sufficiency.
• Provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention to support family stability.
• Coordinate with external providers for counseling, medical care, education, housing, utilities and other community resources.
• Complete timely documentation including service plans, progress reports, termination summaries, goal sheets, weekly plans and time reports.
• Present cases for termination conferences and recommend appropriate follow-up services.
• Maintain required face-to-face contact with families based on contract standards and individual needs.
• Maintain weekly contact with referring workers and complete follow-up evaluations at 3, 6 and 12 months post-service.
• Transport clients using a personal vehicle as needed.
• Maintain 24-hour availability and a flexible work schedule based on family needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field required.
• Valid driver’s license, current vehicle registration and auto insurance required.
• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Reliable, compassionate and committed to providing high-quality services.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills.

• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Schedule:
  
  Flexible with 24-hour availability as needed
• Hybrid-Remote:
  Home-based with travel throughout the service area
• In-Office Requirements:
  Weekly team meetings, trainings and clinical supervision
• Salary: $43,000 per year based on experience
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Daily Pay – access earned wages anytime
• Wellspring Suppor Linc employee assistance program
• Clinical supervision and professional development support
• Collaborative and caring team environment
• Meaningful work supporting long-term family stability

Wellspring Lutheran Services – Sault Ste Marie

128 W Spruce St., Suite 12

Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783

Join Wellspring and use your skills and compassion to strengthen families across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven organization serving communities with care and integrity.