Catholic Charities Pregnancy Services Case Manager

Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge • Baton Rouge, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge is seeking an innovative, proven leader as the Pregnancy Services Case Manager. This role provides counseling, case management, education, advocacy, and resource coordination to pregnant women, parenting mothers, infants, and families participating in Pregnancy Services, Sanctuary for Life (SFL), and St. Patrick’s Transitional Housing programs. Services include assessments, service planning, crisis intervention, pregnancy and parenting education, resource referrals, and support for clients experiencing unplanned pregnancies. The Case Manager assists women who choose to parent their child or pursue an adoption plan, facilitates adoption-related services, coordinates care for infants awaiting placement, and provides support to birth families as needed. The position also collaborates with community partners, conducts outreach and public education activities, and maintains accurate client records. All workers must demonstrate personal qualities of compassion and understanding, and reflect the ideals and ethics of Catholic Charities, with a profound respect for the dignity of every person.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in the field of social services or related field.
• Competence in case management processes and information systems.
• Experience with anti-poverty, federal and state programs and various emergency assistance and resources.
• Experience with Pregnancy Counseling, Education and Facilitation through the Adoption Process for Birth Families, and Performance Quality Improvement/Contract Compliance.
• Experience with Community Outreach and Continuing Education.
• Completion of background checks (driving record, criminal record, sex offense registry, state and local police records, national sources like FBI and E-Verify) with satisfactory results.
• Valid Driver’s license and current proof of insurance.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and client management database software.
• Strong writing skills.
• Good judgment and ability to lead change.
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic team and build strong working relationships.
• Ability to take initiative and make difficult decisions when necessary.
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• MSW degree from an accredited school, preferably specializing in Children and Family Services.
• If the Case Manager is not an LMSW, apply for licensure when appropriate is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides counseling, case management, education, advocacy, and resource coordination to pregnant women, parenting mothers, infants, and families.
• Conducts assessments, develops service plans, and provides crisis intervention.
• Offers pregnancy and parenting education, resource referrals, and support for clients experiencing unplanned pregnancies.
• Assists women choosing to parent or pursue adoption, facilitates adoption-related services, and coordinates care for infants awaiting placement.
• Provides support to birth families as needed.
• Collaborates with community partners.
• Conducts outreach and public education activities.
• Maintains accurate client records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level