What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Work Supervisor position at Wellspring Lutheran Services?
Description
Hello! Thank you for your interest in joining the Wellspring team as a Family Preservation Supervisor with the Families First pogram. 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 Families First program at Wellspring, you’ll be part of a team that is committed to helping families through the Northeast portion of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, including Chippewa, Mackinac, Luce, Schoolcraft, and Alger counties. In this position, you will bring a bachelor's degree in social work or a human services related degree and have two years of field experience working with children and families. You will also bring a current and valid driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance.
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.
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
Your starting salary will be $50,000 / 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 Chippewa, Luce, Mackinac, Schoolcraft, and Alger counties
- You'll cover case loads for workers during training, vacations, or sick days
You'll receive mileage reimbursement for work related travel
You'll work full-time, 40 hours / week
- You'll have open availability for clients and staff needs
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 SAULT STE MARIE office:
128 W Spruce St., Suite 12
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Full Job Description available during the interview.
Salary : $50,000
