Social Work Supervisor

Description

Hello! Thank you for your interest in joining the Wellspring team as a Family Preservation Supervisor with the In-Home Family Services program. As a statewide nonprofit serving seniors, 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 Family Preservation Supervisor within the In-Home Family Services program at Wellspring, you’ll be part of a team that is committed to helping families through Northwest Michigan, including Grand Traverse, Benzie and Manistee counties. In this position, you will bring a master's degree (preferred) in social work or a human services related degree and have two years of field experience working with children and families. You could also bring a bachelor's degree in social work or human services and four years of experience working with children and families - a commitment to complete a masters degree in four years is also preferred.

As a Family Preservation 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.
• Maintain a caseload of your own clients - up to 8 cases.
• 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 to 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 supervision and support as needed
• You'll create meaningful connections with team members and family
• You'll carry your own caseload of families/clients - max. 8 cases
• Your starting salary will be $48,000 / 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 Benzie and Manistee counties
• You'll receive mileage reimbursement for work related travel
• You'll work full-time, 40 hours / week
• 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 TRAVERSE CITY office:

1401 Douglas Drive, Suite 113

Traverse City, MI 48696

Full Job Description available during the interview.