Social Worker Job at Wellspring Lutheran Services in Lansing

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 connect families with community resources.
• Prepare documentation (service plans, progress reports, termination summaries, goal sheets, weekly plans, time reports, letters, etc.) within 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.
• Current driver's license, car registration and auto insurance.
• Reliable, responsible attitude with a compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do.

Benefits

• Hybrid remote: home-based with in-person visits to clients in Ingham, Shiawassee and Livingston counties.
• Mileage reimbursement; eligible to enroll in Health, Vision & Dental Insurance, 403b Retirement Plans, PTO, and Paid Holidays.
• Starting salary likely based on experience (e.g., $42,500/year as referenced in original posting).
• Clinical supervision and support; regular team meetings/trainings; opportunity to build meaningful connections with team members and families.
• Flexible pay options with DailyPay.

This Position Reports To The Wellspring LANSING Office.

Wellspring Lutheran Services
5826 Executive Drive
Lansing, MI 48911

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025.