Social Worker
2 weeks ago
Job Title: Family Preservation Social Worker
Location: Hybrid - Wellspring Traverse City
Reports to: Family Services MiFT Supervisor - Traverse City
Position Type: Full-Time | Salary
Accepting application through December 3, 2025
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 MiFT Program, supporting families throughout Michigan's Northwest Region, including Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Wexford, and Missaukee counties. Y ou will provide home-based, family-centered services designed to help families remain together and ensure the safety and well-being of children.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to the MiFT 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 24-hour availability for clients and provide a flexible work schedule based on family needs.
- Conduct 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, 6, and 12 months post-service.
- Transport clients in your own vehicle as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in social work or a human services-related field required.
- Experience working with children and families preferred.
- Reliable, compassionate, and committed to providing high-quality service.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Current and valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and auto insurance required.
- Hybrid-Remote: home-based with daily travel throughout Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee, Wexford, and Missaukee counties.
- Schedule: 40 hours / week, flexible hours with 24-hour availability as needed.
- Team meetings and supervision held 1-2 times per week.
- Pay Rate: $44,500 / year (based on experience and education).
- Mileage reimbursement provided.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and 403(b) retirement plan + matching
- DailyPay option - access earned wages anytime
- Employee Assistance Program (SupportLinc)
- Clinical supervision and professional development support
- Collaborative and caring team environment
- Meaningful work that strengthens families and builds community well-being
Location
Wellspring Lutheran Services
1401 Douglas Dr, Suite 113
Traverse City, MI 49696
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children and families across Northwest Michigan. Apply today to begin your career with Wellspring.
Full job description provided during the in-person interview.
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