What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Wellspring Lutheran Services?
Description
Job Title: Family Preservation Worker – MiFT Program
Location: Hybrid Remote – Wellspring Lansing
Service Area: Ingham, Livingston and Shiawassee counties
Reports to: MiFT Supervisor - Lansing
Position Type: Full-Time | Salary
Accepting applications through May 13, 2026
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
Wellspring Lutheran Services
5826 Executive Dr.
Lansing, MI 48911
Job Title: Family Preservation Worker – MiFT Program
Location: Hybrid Remote – Wellspring Lansing
Service Area: Ingham, Livingston and Shiawassee counties
Reports to: MiFT Supervisor - Lansing
Position Type: Full-Time | Salary
Accepting applications through May 13, 2026
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.
- 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: 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.
- 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.
Wellspring Lutheran Services
5826 Executive Dr.
Lansing, MI 48911
Salary : $44,500