Description
Job Title: Substance Use Disorder Family Support Specialist - Social Worker (SUD)
Location: Hybrid / Remote – Lansing
Service Area: Ingham, Clinton and surrounding counties
Reports to: SUD Program Supervisor – Lansing
Position Type: Full-Time | Salary Exempt
Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Family Support Specialist to join our Behavioral Health team serving the Lansing and surrounding region.
Responsibilities
- Provide outreach counseling services to families affected by substance use disorder or at risk of child removal due to abuse and/or neglect.
- Assess living conditions including housing, income/employment, substance use history, family structure, support systems, and physical, emotional, and mental health.
- Assist families in obtaining concrete services such as housing, food, clothing, medical care, utilities, home maintenance/repair, and transportation.
- Increase caregiver awareness of the impact of substance use on parenting and child safety.
- Provide education on substance use disorders, brain chemistry, risk factors, and effects on cognitive functioning.
- Use evidence-based practices, including motivational interviewing, to support relapse prevention and stages of change.
- Encourage participation in community recovery groups.
- Develop prevention activities and provide referrals, resources, and education for family members.
- Establish community contacts and teach families how to advocate for themselves.
- Maintain required frequency of face-to-face contact based on contract and family needs.
- Prepare timely treatment plans, service plans, court reports, and closure summaries.
- Ensure child safety and make appropriate abuse and neglect reports.
- Maintain accurate case files and documentation to support billing.
- Ensure clients have emergency contact access to program staff.
- Transport clients in your own vehicle as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (Master’s preferred).
- Experience working with individuals and families affected by substance use.
- Must begin MCBAP certification process (CADC or CAADC) within three months of hire.
- Valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and auto insurance.
- Reliable, responsible, and compassionate.
Schedule and Compensation
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Shift: Day/afternoon hours with flexibility for evening client visits.
- Hybrid remote: Home-based with in-home client visits.
- In-office: Occasional in-person meetings and supervision.
- Pay rate: $44,000 – $49,000 per year based on experience and certifications.
- Sign-on bonus: $500 for CADC/CAADC (not available to current employees).
- Travel: Daily/weekly travel required; mileage reimbursement provided.
Benefits
- Health, vision and dental insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan + matching.
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- DailyPay option for on-demand pay.
- Access to Wellspring SupportLinc employee assistance program.
Location
Wellspring Lutheran Services
5826 Executive Drive
Lansing, MI 48911
Join Wellspring and use your skills and compassion to make a difference in the lives of children and families in the Lansing region. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to exceptional support.
Full job description provided during the interview.
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