Social Worker

3 weeks ago

Bay City, Michigan, United States Wellspring Lutheran Services Full time

Description

Hello Thank you for your interest in joining the Wellspring team as a Family Preservation Worker with the Families First 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 within the Families First program at Wellspring, you'll be part of a team of social workers committed to helping families throughout Mid-Michigan, including Saginaw and Gratiot counties. In this position, you'll be 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:

  • Adhere to the Families First 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.

  • Provide twenty-four (24) hour availability to clients and a flexible work schedule based upon the needs of the family.

  • 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, 6 and 12 months in the specified time frame.

  • 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 clinical supervision and help as needed

  • You'll create meaningful connections with each team member and family

  • You'll be a part of a team where communication is a priority 

  • You'll meet with the team 1-2 times a week for meetings/trainings

  • Your starting salary will be $41,000 / year based on experience and education

  • Hybrid Remote: You'll be home-based and traveling into the community to see clients in-home throughout Saginaw and Gratiot counties.

    • You'll receive mileage reimbursement 

  • You'll be able to enroll in our 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 BAY CITY office: 
Wellspring Lutheran Services
6019 Westside Saginaw Road

Bay City, MI 48706

Full Job Description available during the interview.

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