Case Manager/Social Worker
About The Position
At Lutheran Family and Children's Services (LFCS), we have a 157-year history of empowering children and families to overcome life's toughest challenges. When you join our team, you're becoming a part of a mission that transforms lives and builds brighter futures-now and for generations to come. Why LFCS? Meaningful Work: Your efforts will directly help shape a better world for those who need it most. Impactful Mission: Join a team dedicated to creating safety and stability for kids across Missouri. A Legacy of Change: Be part of an organization that creates a lasting impact in the communities we serve.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or other Human Behavior Science.
- Two years' experience in child welfare, working with children and families.
- Candidate must be a licensed driver with access to dependable personal transportation and auto insurance
- Passion for making a difference and supporting families through life's challenges.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and provide care to clients that are safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered.
- Provide case management, pregnancy counseling, parenting and adoption education, community education and outreach, and post-adoption support for birth parents.
- Create a service plan in conjunction with the client to develop goals and objectives that are consistent with what the client wishes to accomplish.
- Counsel, advocate, and teach clients the skills identified in their service plan face to face in home or virtually.
- Respond to client's crisis situations within program parameters in a timely manner according to program protocols.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
