Social Worker

2 months ago

Muskegon, United States Wellspring Lutheran Services Full time

Description

Hello Thank you for your interest in joining the Wellspring team as a Family Preservation Worker, serving with the MiFT Program. As a statewide nonprofit serving families and children in need of support, we take a whole-person approach to our organization and delivery of our services — because we believe we must find the strengths in people and build on these for lasting change to occur.

As a Family Preservation Worker, serving within the newly launched MiFT program at Wellspring, you’ll be part of a team of social workers and family service support staff committed to helping families throughout west Michigan, including Muskegon, Ottawa and Allegan counties. In this position, you'll be taking a family approach and directly supporting your community to help families get the resources they need. You will bring experience working with children and families and you will have a bachelor's degree in social work or a human services related field, a current driver's license, car registration and auto insurance. You will also be reliable, and have a responsible attitude, a compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do.

As a Family Preservation Worker, you will: 

  • Learn, follow and educate families according to the MiFT program model of service (strength-based, non-deficit approach)
  • Provide and assist families in obtaining concrete services, such as housing, transportation, home cleaning, maintenance and repair, etc. 
  • Provide skills training including but not limited to, parenting, self-advocacy, self-sufficiency, and communication
  • Provide short term counseling and crisis intervention for families
  • Make collateral contacts to: arrange outpatient counseling or medical care; address educational needs; assist with utility needs; resolve housing issues with landlords, shelters or potential housing programs; and to connect families work with community resources
  • Prepare documentation (service plans, progress reports, termination summaries, goal sheets, weekly plans, time reports, letters, etc.) within the appropriate time frames
  • Prepare and present each case for termination conference with contractor, recommending follow-up services
  • Maintain face to face contact with families according to the contract defined frequency and the individual needs of each family
  • Maintain weekly contact, or more as needed, with referring workers
  • Complete follow-up evaluations of families at 3 and 6 months following service
  • Transport clients in your own vehicle (as needed) 

Why Choose Wellspring? 

You may be wondering why Wellspring would be a good option for you. Here are some of the benefits to being part of the family services team with Wellspring: 

  • You'll be part of a dedicated and caring team of social workers, administrative professionals and support staff 
  • You'll receive supervision and help as needed
  • You'll create meaningful connections with each team member and family 
  • You'll participate in the paid MiFT training that will begin approx. August - September 2024* 
  • Your start date will be October 1st
  • Your starting salary will be $42,500 / year, based off experience
  • You'll receive mileage reimbursement
  • You'll be a part of a team where communication is a priority
  • You'll meet with the team approx. 1x a week for meetings/trainings
  • Hybrid Remote: You'll be home-based and traveling into the community to see clients in-home throughout Muskegon, Ottawa and Allegan Counties
  • You'll be eligible to enroll in benefits such as Health, Vision & Dental Insurance, 403b Retirement Plans, PTO and Paid Holidays 
  • You'll have the flexibility to be paid on demand with DailyPay 
  • You'll have access to Wellspring SupportLinc, which is an employee assistance plan 

This position reports to the Wellspring NORTON SHORES office:
Wellspring Lutheran Services
3597 Henry Street Suite 102
Norton Shores, MI 49441

Full Job Description available during the interview.

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