Hybrid Social Worker - Family Stability Advocate

Wellspring Lutheran Services; Jackson (MI); Hybrid; USD 43.000 - 53.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Wellspring Lutheran Services in Michigan seeks an MFT Advocate to work with families under the MiFamily Together program. The role focuses on guiding, coaching and supporting families toward stability and well-being, with a strong emphasis on relationship-building and community partnership.

This full-time, hybrid position involves home visits and community outreach, travel within the assigned area, and a commitment to helping families stay safely together and achieve long-term positive outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human service field or education.
• An associate’s degree with two years of experience toward a bachelor's degree in human services or education.
• Experience working with children and families.
• Familiarity with child welfare systems, community resources, and protective factors frameworks.

Aufgaben

• Building trusting relationships with families, helping identify goals and strengths.
• Strengthening family safety and stability by addressing safety concerns and parenting skills.
• Connecting families to resources and opportunities in healthcare, housing, education and more.
• Collaborating with schools, healthcare providers, and community agencies for coordinated support.

Kenntnisse

Empathy

Communication

Relationship-building

Cultural sensitivity

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human service field or education

An associate’s degree with two years of experience toward a bachelor’s degree in human services or education

Jobbeschreibung

Wellspring Lutheran Services in Michigan seeks an MFT Advocate to work with families under the MiFamily Together program. The role focuses on guiding, coaching and supporting families toward stability and well-being, with a strong emphasis on relationship-building and community partnership.

This full-time, hybrid position involves home visits and community outreach, travel within the assigned area, and a commitment to helping families stay safely together and achieve long-term positive outcomes.