Description

Hello! Thank you for your interest in joining the Wellspring team as a Family Services Supervisor with the Foster Care Supportive Visitation 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 Foster Care Supportive Visitation Supervisor with the Family Services Team at Wellspring, you'll be part of a team of social workers committed to helping families throughout Mid-Michigan, including Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton counties. In this position, you'll be directly supporting communities across the region to help families get the resources they need. You will bring a master's degree (preferred) in social work or a related human services field and 3 years of experience in child welfare. You could also bring a bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field and 4 years of experience in child welfare. You will be reliable, and have a responsible attitude, a compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do.

As a Foster Care Supportive Visitation Supervisor, you will:

• Provide individual supervision and professional leadership to direct service staff, support staff and student interns (as applicable).
• Ensure overall unit compliance with contracts, licensing, accreditation guidelines, agency policy, procedure and strategic plan, etc. Complete case reviews quarterly.
• Input data per established guidelines into agency and contractor data collection systems.
• Handle and coordinate the ongoing personnel issues of the unit; i.e., leave records, training records, participate in the recruitment, interview, reference, and orientation process for new hires.
• Communicate employee performance expectations, conduct new hire six month evaluations and annual evaluations. Develop performance improvement plans where required.
• Coordinate the referral and intake process and make appropriate assignments to staff.
• Monitor, read and approve all required reports, including incident reports.
• Provide some direct service to clients depending on specific contract language or unit structure.
• Promote staff morale and team building. Encourage collaboration, share wins and successes, create a feeling of belonging. Responsible for the training needs of the unit.
• Organize and run regular team meetings.
• Interpret agency policy and procedures to staff and serve as a liaison, bringing staff concerns and needs to the Program Manager/Division Director as needed.
• Oversee and approve staff expenses and program expenditures including use of specific assistance funds; Manage unit petty cash and checking account as applicable.
• Participate as requested as a member of a CQI team or other agency workgroups.
• Coordinate services with other agencies/ professionals and represent Wellspring Lutheran Services in community networks.
• Provide twenty-four (24) hour availability to clients and staff and a flexible work schedule.
• Transport clients in your own vehicle.
  
  
  

Why Choose Wellspring?

You may be wondering why Wellspring would be a good option for you. Here are some of the benefits of being part of the family services team with Wellspring:

• 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'll be a part of a team that values communication as a priority
• You'll connect with the team 1-2x a week for meetings/trainings
• Your starting pay will be $47,500 per year based on experience and education
• Hybrid-Remote: You'll be home-based with a flexible work schedule, and traveling into the communities to see clients in-home throughout Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton counties to assist staff
• You will work in-office for team meetings and supervision with the team in Lansing
• You'll receive mileage reimbursement
• You'll be able to enroll in our benefits, such as Health, Vision & Dental insurance, 403b Retirement plans, PTO, 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
  
  

This position reports to the Wellspring LANSING Office:

Wellspring Lutheran Services

5826 Executive Drive

Lansing, MI 48911