Social Worker

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. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $42,500.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Work Location: On the road