Cash Management, Child and Youth Services, Community and Social Services, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Data Entry, Dental Insurance, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, Leadership, Licensing, Maintain Compliance, Performance Management, Project/Program Management, Service Delivery, Social Work, Strategic Planning, Vision Plan, Workplace Issues
Description
Job Title: Family Preservation Supervisor
Location: Wellspring Lansing
Position Type: Full-time | Salary
Accepting applications until July 23, 2026.
Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving seniors, families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a Family Preservation Supervisor to join our Lansing MiFT (MiFamily Togther) team serving Eaton and Clinton counties.
Responsibilities
- 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 availability to clients and staff and a flexible work schedule to meet with clients.
- Transport clients in your own vehicle.
Qualifications
- A master's degree in social work or a human services related degree and two years of field experience working with children and families (preferred).
- A bachelor's degree in social work or human services and a commitment to complete a masters degree in four years and four years of experience working with children and families (required).
- A commitment to delivering exceptional services to children, families and your team.
- A valid, current Michigan drivers license, auto insurance and your own reliable transportation.
Schedule and Compensation
- Employment status: Full-time
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
- Weekends/On-call: Continual support to staff on-call rotation on weekends and evenings
- On-site / Hybrid: Flexibility to work in-person and at home
- Salary rate: $60,000 / year
Benefits
- Dedicated and supportive team
- Health, Dental & Vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan + matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- DailyPay option for on-demand pay
- Wellspring SupportLinc, an employee assistance program
Location
Wellspring Lutheran Services
5826 Executive Drive
Lansing, MI 48911
Full Job Description available during the interview.
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