Parent Coach / Family Support Social Worker

Description

Job Title: Parent Coach / Family Support Social Worker

Location: Hybrid - Bay City (Serving Saginaw, Shiawassee, and Gratiot counties)

Reports to: Parent Coach Supervisor - Bay City

Position Type: Full-Time | Salary

Accepting application through December 8th, 2025.

Wellspring is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families, and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a Parent Education Provider to join our Foster Care Supportive Visitation (FCSV) Program, supporting families throughout Saginaw, Shiawassee, and Gratiot counties.

In this role, you will provide home-based, family-centered services designed to strengthen families, support reunification, and ensure children’s safety and well-being. You will use a strength-based, non-deficit approach grounded in the Nurturing Parenting philosophy to empower parents, build skills, and connect families with needed resources.

Responsibilities

As a Parent Education Provider with Wellspring–Foster Care Supportive Visitation, you will:

• Adhere to the Foster Care Supportive Visitation model of service (strength-based, non-deficit approach).
• Provide families with concrete services, including assistance with housing, transportation, home cleaning, maintenance, and repair.
• Deliver skills training such as parenting education, self-advocacy, communication, and self-sufficiency.
• Offer short-term counseling and crisis intervention to families.
• Make collateral contacts to coordinate outpatient counseling or medical care, address educational needs, arrange utility assistance, resolve housing issues, and connect families with community resources.
• Prepare timely and accurate documentation, including service plans, progress reports, weekly plans, goal sheets, termination summaries, time reports, and correspondence.
• Present each case during termination conferences and recommend follow-up services.
• Maintain contract-required face-to-face contact with families based on program expectations and family needs.
• Maintain weekly contact—or more as needed—with referring workers.
• Complete follow-up evaluations at 3, 6, and 12 months post-service.
• Transport clients in your own vehicle as needed.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, or a related human services field required.
• One year of experience in human services preferred.
• Completion of required Nurturing Parenting training prior to serving families (provided by Wellspring).
• Reliable, responsible, compassionate, and committed to high-quality service.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Current and valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and auto insurance required.
  
  
  

Schedule And Compensation

• Hybrid-Remote position – home-based with travel throughout Saginaw, Shiawassee, and Gratiot counties.
• Flexible work schedule based on family needs.
• Team meetings and trainings held 1–2 times per week.
• Salary: $41,000/year (based on experience).
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
  
  
  

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and 403(b) retirement plan
• DailyPay option – access earned wages anytime
• Employee Assistance Program (SupportLinc)
• Clinical supervision and training support
• Collaborative and caring team environment
• Meaningful work that strengthens families and supports long-term stability
  
  
  

Work Location

Wellspring Lutheran Services - Bay City

6019 West Side Saginaw Rd.,

Bay City, MI 48706

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