Case Manager

Lutheran Community Services Northwest•McMinnville, OR

About The Position

Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU: As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees—because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: Case Manager/Parent Coach will work with families who are involved with the ODHS Child Welfare system and/or reside in the Transitional Treatment Recovery Services program. Parent Coach will provide varying hours of hands-on parent coaching/education, interventions, and skills training to achieve behavioral changes in families where child safety issues are present. Provider is identified as a “Safety Service Provider” and will provide transportation and services in the community and in the family’s home. Will attend meetings and collaborate with ODHS Case Workers, community partners and other agencies, which includes providing detailed and timely oral and written reports.

Requirements

Must have well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal
Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or another related field, or equivalent experience, is required.
Two years of experience working with high risk families within the last five years, including experience working with sexually abused youth, victims/perpetrators of domestic violence, and alcohol/drug addictions, is required.
At least two years of experience providing in-home services, such as: budgeting, housekeeping, nutrition, household management, appropriate physical care of children, and parenting skills and techniques is required.
Must be neat, organized, and accurate
Must be able to work well under pressure and be comfortable in a multicultural setting
Must be able to multitask and set priorities
Must be able to maintain confidentiality
Have respectful, open, unbiased, and accepting attitude toward clients and their families

Responsibilities

Provide a range of services in-home or community based, including parent education, modeling and mentoring, communication skills, self-care, home management, nutrition, etc. to support and achieve behavioral changes in families where child safety issues are present.
Assess parental capacities related to child safety, well-being, and needs to help resolve child and family safety and attachment concerns
Identify and create goals in partnership with ODHS Child Welfare and client
Keep accurate records and communicate effectively orally and in writing to document clients’ progress and to gather and exchange information
Maintain and carry out all scheduled appointments
Provide supervised visits to children separated from one or both parents to ease the transition from Resource parents or relative placement to home
May occasionally provide respite care in the home or community, including recreational activities and behavioral monitoring
Prepare curriculum and teach parenting groups as needed
Work a flexible schedule to meet families’ needs and be available for crisis consultation; including occasional weekends and evenings and be available for weekend on-call rotation one time monthly.
Coordinate access and provision of services from multiple agencies, including establishing service linkages, advocating for service needs and obtaining entitlements
Demonstrate awareness and sensitivity in the delivery of client services as it relates to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the populations served
Work with a variety of individuals in difficult circumstances, including angry and hostile clients, disadvantaged individuals, families in provision of services, mentally/emotionally ill individuals, and developmentally delayed clients
Identify families with drug and alcohol dependence, physical, and sexually abused children

Benefits

A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance coverage at no cost to you
Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked)
Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked)
12 paid agency recognized holidays
2 floating holidays to use your way
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies)
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status