Description
Job Title: Family Preservation Worker – FTBS Program
Location: Hybrid / Remote – Wellspring Kentwood
Service Area: Kent county
Reports to: FTBS Supervisor
Position Type: Full-Time | Salary
Accepting applications through July 6, 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.
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Learn, follow and educate families according to the FTBS program model of service (strength-based, non-deficit approach).
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Provide and assist families in obtaining concrete services, such as housing, transportation, home cleaning, maintenance and repair, etc.
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Provide skills training including but not limited to parenting, self-advocacy, self-sufficiency and communication.
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Provide short term counseling and crisis intervention for families.
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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.
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Prepare documentation (service plans, progress reports, termination summaries, goal sheets, weekly plans, time reports, letters, etc.) within the appropriate time frames.
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Prepare and present each case for termination conference with contractor, recommending follow-up services.
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Maintain face to face contact with families according to the contract defined frequency and the individual needs of each family.
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Maintain weekly contact, or more as needed, with referring workers.
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Complete follow-up evaluations of families at 3 and 6 months following service.
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Transport clients in your own vehicle as needed.
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Bachelor’s degree in social work or a human services related field, required.
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Experience working with children and families.
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Valid driver’s license, current car registration and auto insurance, required.
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Reliable with a responsible attitude, compassionate approach and commitment to quality.
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Schedule: Full-time
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Shift: Day shift, with flexible hours to see clients as needed
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Hybrid remote: home-based with daily travel throughout Kent County to see families in-home.
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Travel: Mileage reimbursement provided.
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Pay Rate: $43,000 per year, based of experience.
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Health, Vision and Dental insurance.
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403(b) retirement plan + matching.
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Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
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DailyPay - option to be paid on demand.
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Wellspring SupportLinc - Employee Assistance Program.
Wellspring Lutheran Services
1715 Sutherland Dr SE
Kentwood, MI 49508
Full Job Description available during the interview.
