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Job Title: Family Preservation Worker – FTBS Program
Location: Hybrid / Remote – Wellspring Kentwood
Location: Hybrid / Remote – Wellspring Kentwood
Service Area: Kent county
Reports to: FTBS Supervisor
Position Type: Full-Time | Salary
Accepting applications through June 5, 2026.
Reports to: FTBS Supervisor
Position Type: Full-Time | Salary
Accepting applications through June 5, 2026.
Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit serving families and children throughout Michigan. As the Family Preservation Worker – FTBS Program, you will be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional services to families throughout Kent county.
Responsibilities- Learn, follow and educate families according to the FTBS 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
- Shift: Day shift, with flexible hours to see clients as needed
- Hybrid remote: home-based with daily travel throughout Kent County to see families in-home.
- Travel: Mileage reimbursement provided.
- Pay Rate: $43,000 per year, based of 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
1715 Sutherland Dr SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
Full Job Description available during the interview.
Salary : $43,000