Hello! Thank you for your interest in joining the Wellspring team as a Parent Education Provider 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 Parent Education Provider within the Foster Care Supportive Visitation (FCSV) program at Wellspring, you’ll be part of a team of social workers and family services support staff committed to helping families throughout Northern Michigan, including Otsego, Roscommon, Crawford, and surrounding counties. You will have a bachelor's degree in social work, education or a related human services related field. Prior to serving families you will complete a training program, provided by a certified Nurturing Parent trainer, that teaches the philosophy of Nurturing Parenting and how to implement and facilitate the program. Additionally, one year experience working in human services is preferred. A current driver's license, car registration and auto insurance, is required. You will also be reliable, and have a responsible attitude, a compassionate approach and a commitment to quality in everything you do.
As a Parent Education Provider, you will:
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Adhere to the Foster Care Supportive Visitation program model of service (strength-based, non-deficit approach).
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Provide and assist families in obtaining concrete services, such as housing, transportation, home cleaning, maintenance and repair, etc.
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Provide skills training including but not limited to parenting, self-advocacy, self-sufficiency and communication.
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Provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention for families.
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Make collateral contacts to arrange outpatient counseling or medical care; address educational needs; assist with utility needs; resolve housing issues with landlords, shelters or potential housing programs; and connect families to work with community resources.
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Prepare documentation (service plans, progress reports, termination summaries, goal sheets, weekly plans, time reports, letters, etc.) within the appropriate time frames.
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Prepare and present each case for termination conference with contractor, recommending follow-up services.
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Maintain face-to-face contact with families according to the contract-defined frequency and the individual needs of each family.
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Maintain weekly contact, or more as needed, with referring workers.
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Complete follow-up evaluations of families at 3, 6 and 12 month intervals in the specified time frame.
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Transport clients in your own vehicle, as needed.
Why Choose Wellspring?
You may be wondering why Wellspring would be a good option for you. Here are some of the benefits to being part of the family services team with Wellspring:
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You'll be part of a dedicated and caring team of social workers, administrative professionals and support staff
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You'll receive clinical supervision and help as needed
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You'll create meaningful connections with each team member and family
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You'll be a part of a team that values communication as a priority
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You'll connect with the team 1-2x a week for meetings/trainings
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Your starting salary will be $40,000 / year based on experience
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Hybrid-Remote: You'll be home-based with a flexible work schedule, and traveling into the communities to see clients in-home throughout Otsego, Roscommon, and Crawford and surrounding counties
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You'll be able to enroll in our benefits, such as Health, Vision & Dental insurance, 403b Retirement plans, PTO and Paid Holidays
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You'll have the flexibility to be paid on demand with DailyPay
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You'll have access to Wellspring SupportLinc, which is an employee assistance plan
This position reports to the Wellspring GAYLORD office:
Wellspring Lutheran Services
1260 S Otsego Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
Full Job Description available during the interview.
