Temporary Rural Social Worker

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc•Union, IA

1d•$26•Hybrid

About The Position

Rural Social Worker (Full-Time, Temporary 12-Month Position) Hannibal and Union Offices In-person/remote hybrid position; approximately 30% in-person, 70% remote Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Inc. (Legal Services), a non-profit law firm providing free, quality civil legal services to people living with low income/low opportunity, is seeking a full-time temporary Social Worker to work in its Hannibal and Union offices for one year.

Requirements

Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred
Ability to build relationships with clients and community programs across lines of difference, including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, and citizenship status
Knowledge of and commitment to implementing trauma-informed and healing-centered interventions
Ability to work collaboratively with others – internally and externally – especially across disciplines
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and able to quickly learn new systems
Must have reliable transportation- although this position is mostly remote, reliable transportation is required for in-person client meetings, community outreach, and/or court appearances (mileage reimbursement is provided)

Responsibilities

Provide crisis intervention and case management services – via telephone or in person – to rural clients, including initial assessment, safety planning, resource provision, and referral, as needs are identified by rural office team members
Collaborate with clients to develop and implement action plans to resolve crises and address unmet needs
Connect clients to community resources and advocate for clients within social service delivery system
Liaise with other service providers in collaboration with the client to ensure continuity of services
Foster positive working relationships between lawyers and clients
Provide advocacy and non-legal support to clients aimed at helping them to remain engaged in legal representation and achieve favorable outcomes
Effectively case note and case plan in LegalServer and debrief rural teams
Assist Union and Hannibal Offices with the on-going development and implementation of outreach plans for their respective service areas
Participate in community outreach activities through the development of collaborative partnerships, community presentations, client education, health fairs, and visits to community agencies and service providers
Advance the mission of LSEM through membership in rural affinity and networking groups, such as the Franklin County Service Providers, Franklin County Systems of Care, and county Continuum of Care organizations
Work to reduce stigma and barriers to service that rural clients face by building relationships with key community stakeholders, such as government personnel, police, landlords, and school officials
Develop and maintain networking relationships with rural bar associations and with local, state, and federal governments agencies that serve the rural client populations
The Social Worker may be responsible for other duties as assigned.