Residential Social Worker

Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan, Inc.; Livonia (MI); Presencial; USD 41.000 - 51.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

403(b) retirement plan with employer"s

Employee Assistance Program (SupportLi

Mileage reimbursement for work related

Professional development and training

Collaborative, multidisciplinary teams

Growth opportunities within Child &amp

Meaningful work impacting youth and

Descripción de la vacante

Wellspring Lutheran Services – New Directions, Livonia, is seeking a Residential Social Service Worker on a full-time basis. You will build meaningful relationships with youth, coordinate care with therapists, schools, and families, and advocate for youth in educational and community settings.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed, youth-centered care, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting families through transitions and discharge planning.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a human behavioral science field or related area.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or child welfare populations.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work effectively with youth who have experienced emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Experience collaborating with families, schools, community partners, or treatment teams.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, youth-centered care.

Responsabilidades

• Build meaningful relationships with youth and help them develop skills.
• Collaborate with therapists, educators, residential staff, families, and community partners to create coordinated care.
• Advocate for youth in educational, family, and community settings.
• Support family involvement in treatment and encourage communication.
• Assist with transitions and discharge planning to promote long-term stability.

Conocimientos

Communication

Relationship building

Advocacy

Trauma-informed care

Youth engagement

Educación

Bachelor's degree in human behavioral science or related area

Descripción del empleo

Job Description: Residential Social Service Worker

Wellspring Lutheran Services – New Directions, Livonia

Full-Time

Salary $46,000

Accepting applications through October 28, 2026

What Your Impact Will Look Like

You build meaningful relationships with youth, helping them develop the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to navigate life's challenges. You collaborate with therapists, educators, residential staff, families, and community partners to create a coordinated approach to care that supports each young person's individual goals. You advocate for youth in educational, family, and community settings, helping ensure they receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed. You help strengthen family involvement in treatment by encouraging communication, supporting family engagement, and creating opportunities for meaningful connection. You support youth through transitions, helping prepare them for successful discharge, community integration, and long-term stability. You provide guidance during difficult moments, help youth develop coping strategies, and contribute to plans that promote safety, emotional regulation, and personal growth. Some days you’ll be participating in family team meetings, collaborating with schools, supporting educational success, and coordinating services. Other days you’ll be helping a youth work through challenges, celebrating progress toward goals, or providing support to families preparing for the next step in their journey. Every day, you’ll help create opportunities for growth, healing, and success.

The Professional We're Looking For

You believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. You are passionate about helping youth and families overcome challenges and achieve their goals. You approach people with empathy, respect, and a trauma-informed mindset. You are a strong advocate who enjoys building relationships and supporting others. You thrive in collaborative environments and value interdisciplinary teamwork. You are adaptable, organized, and able to balance multiple priorities. You believe that hope, consistency, and encouragement can change lives.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in a human behavioral science field or related area that meets program requirements.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or child welfare populations.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work effectively with youth who have experienced emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Experience collaborating with families, schools, community partners, or treatment teams is highly valued.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, youth-centered care.

Why Wellspring Lutheran Services?

At Wellspring Lutheran Services, we believe every child deserves someone who believes in them. Our New Directions team provides comprehensive, trauma-informed residential services for youth with developmental disabilities and co-occurring emotional and behavioral challenges. Our program addresses each resident's whole-person needs through therapeutic counseling, educational support, life skills development, and recreational opportunities designed to help youth heal, grow, and prepare for a successful future. This is more than a job. It's an opportunity to change lives.

We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
• Employee Assistance Program (SupportLinc)
• Mileage reimbursement for work related travel
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary treatment teams
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within Child & Family Services
• Meaningful work that positively impacts youth and families

Schedule Full-time Primarily day shift with a flexible schedule based on program and resident needs Combination of residential campus, community, school, and family-based work. Participation in treatment team meetings, family meetings, aftercare support, and youth programming activities.

About us

For more than 130 years, Wellspring Lutheran Services has been a trusted partner for families across Michigan, providing compassionate support and critical services to help people thrive during times of challenge and change. With deep roots in communities statewide, our team is united by a shared vision of changed lives, strong families and transformed communities. Our mission: Motivated by Christ's love, we engage people as they experience and embrace their God-given potential. Full job description available during the interview. We have a bold vision at Wellspring. We truly believe that through the way we serve and love others, we can change lives, strengthen families and transform communities. We also believe each person who walks through our doors has purpose. One of the most rewarding gifts we receive daily is the opportunity to embrace that purpose, by using our God-given gifts to transform the lives of others. This may be the people we serve – or it may be through our interaction with each other as coworkers. And we'd love to have you join our team.