Youth Residential Social Worker - Trauma-Informed Care

Lutheran Child & Family Service of Michigan, Inc.; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Advocacy

Trauma-informed care

Youth engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in human behavioral science or related area

Job description

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.