Social Worker

3 weeks ago

Lansing, 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 support staff committed to helping families throughout Mid Michigan, including Eaton, Clinton, Barry, and Ionia 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 also hold a bachelor's degree in social work or related human services field.

As a Family Preservation Worker, you will:

  • Adhere 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 won't be alone. 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 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 on 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 Eaton, Clinton, Barry, and Ionia 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 

 

This position reports to the Wellspring LANSING office:
Wellspring Lutheran Services
5826 Executive Drive
Lansing, MI 48911

Full Job Description available during the interview.

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