- Adhere to the Families First 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 to connect families work 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.
- You'll be part of a dedicated and caring team of social workers, administrative professionals and support staff
- You'll receive clinical supervision and help as needed
- You'll create meaningful connections with each team member and family
- You're starting salary will be$40,000,based off experience
- You'll receive mileage reimbursement
- You'll be a part of a team where communication is a priority
- You'll meet with the team approx. 1x a week for meetings/trainings
- Hybrid Remote: You'll be home-based and traveling into the community to see clients in-home throughout Kent County.
- You'll be eligible to enroll in benefits such as Health, Vision & Dental Insurance, 403b Retirement Plans, PTO, and Paid Holidays
- You'll have the flexibility to be paid on demand with DailyPay
- You'll have access to Wellspring SupportLinc, which is an employee assistance plan
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Social Worker - Grand Rapids, United States - Wellspring Lutheran Services
Description
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Hello Thank you for your interest in joining the Wellspring team as a Family Preservation Worker, serving with the Families First 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.As a Family Preservation Worker, serving within the Families First Program at Wellspring, you'll be part of a team of social workers committed to helping families throughout Kent County. In this position, you'll be directly supporting your community to help families get the resources they need. You will bring experience working with children and families and you will also hold a bachelor's degree in social work or related human services field.
As a Family Preservation Worker, you will:
Wellspring Lutheran Services
1715 Sutherland Dr. SE Kentwood, MI 49508 Full Job Description available during the interview.
