Temporary Rural Social Worker

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri Inc • Union, IA

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

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 through February 2027. This is an in-person/remote hybrid position, with approximately 30% in-person and 70% remote work. The Social Worker will provide crisis intervention and case management services to rural clients, assist with outreach plans, and participate in community outreach activities. The role also involves building relationships with community stakeholders and developing networking relationships with relevant agencies.

Requirements

• 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)

Nice To Haves

• Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred

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.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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