What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Coach position at Wellspring Lutheran Services?
Description
Job Title: Family Coach
Location: On-Site - Flint Mercy House
Reports to: Transitional Housing Team Lead - Flint
Position Type: Part-time | Hourly
Accepting applications until April 13, 2026.
Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a Family Coach to join our Mercy House program in Flint. In this position, you'll be directly supporting your community in Genesee county.
Responsibilities
Mercy House - Flint
2210 North Franklin Ave.,
Flint, MI 48506
Join Wellspring to use your skills and compassion to make a difference in the lives of families in Genesee County. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to serving families in the community.
Job Title: Family Coach
Location: On-Site - Flint Mercy House
Reports to: Transitional Housing Team Lead - Flint
Position Type: Part-time | Hourly
Accepting applications until April 13, 2026.
Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a Family Coach to join our Mercy House program in Flint. In this position, you'll be directly supporting your community in Genesee county.
Responsibilities
- Guide resident interactions to promote positive, respectful relationships and establishing a climate in which the residents feel safe and secure. Communicate, engage, and positively interact with residents throughout the shift.
- Ensure families are complying with program guidelines and procedures. Redirect behavior patiently, consistently, and in accordance with agency practices.
- Provide teaching and role modeling related to daily living skills. This includes meal preparation, room cleaning, laundry, hygiene, and age-appropriate parenting skills.
- Prepare required written reports regarding resident activity; Complete all agency logs and incident reports in a timely manner.
- Assess family’s needs and offer assistance in every manner practical.
- Monitors family’s behavior. Follows all policies and procedures of the organization. Review policy & guidelines with clients at time of entrance.
- Prepare rooms for families. Facilitates sleeping arrangements and storage of personal items.
- High School diploma or GED, preferred.
- Experience working with children and families experiencing homelessness.
- Reliable, responsible, and compassionate approach to supporting families.
- Strong conflict management and escalation skills.
- Employment Type: Part-time, 16-24 hours per week
- Schedule: Afternoon shift with on-call and weekend availability as needed.
- Weekends/On-Call: Participation in the rotating on-call schedule, required.
- Pay rate: $16.83 per hour based off experience
- DailyPay – access your earned wages anytime
- Wellspring Supportlinc - employee assistance program
- Clinical supervision and professional development support
- Collaborative and caring team environment
- Meaningful work that strengthens families and supports long-term stability
Mercy House - Flint
2210 North Franklin Ave.,
Flint, MI 48506
Join Wellspring to use your skills and compassion to make a difference in the lives of families in Genesee County. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to serving families in the community.
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