Social Worker

Description

Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit serving families and children throughout Michigan. As the Family Preservation Worker – MiFT Program, you will be part of the Lansing team committed to delivering exceptional services to families throughout mid-Michigan, including Ingham, Livingston and Shiawassee counties. 

Responsibilities

• Learn, follow and educate families according to the MiFT (Michigan Families Together) 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 connect families 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services related field, required.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Valid driver’s license, current car registration and auto insurance, required.
• Reliable with a responsible attitude, compassionate approach and commitment to quality.

Schedule and Compensation

• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Shift: Day/Afternoon shift, with flexible hours to see clients as needed
• Hybrid remote: Home-based with daily travel throughout Ingham, Livingston and Shiawassee counties to see clients in-home.
• On-Call: Available for family calls afterhours and on weekends.
• Travel: Mileage reimbursement provided.
• Pay Rate: $44,500 per year, based on experience.

Benefits

• Health, Vision and Dental insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan + matching.
• Paid time off  (PTO) and paid holidays.
• DailyPay - option to be paid on demand.
• Wellspring SupportLinc - Employee Assistance Program.

Location

Wellspring Lutheran Services
5826 Executive Dr.
Lansing, MI 48911 

Full Job Description available during the interview.