Description

Parent Coach / Family Support Social Worker
Serving Families in Clare, Gladwin, Isabella & Midland Counties

Make an Impact. Teach Parents. Strengthen Families.

Are you looking for a career where every visit, every conversation, and every skill you teach can change the future of a child? At Wellspring Lutheran Services, we’re building our Family Services team to serve families in Clare, Gladwin, Isabella & Midland Counties — and we need passionate, resilient people to join us.

As a Parent Coach / Family Support Social Worker with Wellspring, you’ll provide in-home support and parent education that helps families grow stronger, safer and more self-sufficient.

This role is not easy. You’ll manage a caseload that requires compassion, flexibility and resilience. But the rewards are real: the impact you’ll have on parents and children will last a lifetime.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Parent Coach / Family Support Social Worker, you will:

• Teach & Coach Parents. Deliver the Nurturing Parenting Program (training provided) and help parents build confidence in communication, advocacy and self-sufficiency.
• Support Families in Daily Challenges. Connect families with housing, transportation, counseling, medical care and community resources.
• Provide Short-Term Support. Offer crisis intervention, problem-solving, and referrals to ensure families get the help they need.
• Document Progress. Complete service plans, progress notes, and reports on time to keep families moving forward.
• Stay Connected. Maintain regular in-person and weekly contact with families and partner agencies.
• Travel Locally. Meet families in their homes throughout Clare, Gladwin, Isabella and Midland Counties using your own vehicle (mileage reimbursed).

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, or a related Human Services field.
• At least 1 year of human services experience (preferred).
• A valid Michigan driver’s license, registration and insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Compassion, reliability and a commitment to walking alongside families during challenging times.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING AT WELLSPRING

• Impactful Work. Help parents gain skills that change the trajectory of their families.
• Team Connection. Weekly training, supervision, and ongoing support from a dedicated team.
• Flexibility. Hybrid-remote schedule with a home base and community-based family visits.
• Benefit Package. Health, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan, PTO, and paid holidays.
• Mileage Reimbursement. We know you’ll be on the road serving families.
• Financial Flexibility. Access to DailyPay so you can choose when you get paid.
• Extra Support. Employee assistance program (Wellspring SupportLinc) to help you care for yourself, too.
• Salary starts at $41,000/year, based on experience

Ready to Apply? If you’re ready to make an impact and build a career where your work strengthens families every single day, we want to hear from you. Apply today and join the Wellspring Family Services team.

This position will report to the Wellspring Bay City office, located at 6010 Westside Saginaw Rd., Bay City, MI.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2025.