Case Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Case Manager Part-time Lutheran Family & Children's Services of Missouri is seeking a compassionate, professional Case Manager for the Springfield Office They will have the opportunity to provide and maintain child welfare services, counseling and case management services to individuals and families in the Southwest Missouri area. Duties: Provide effective counseling and case management to the client population. Establish and maintain appropriate, current community networks and interactions, in cooperation with program supervisors and staff. Provide consultation and input to leadership for the program as requested.

Job Requirements

Qualifications: Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Guidance Counseling, Drug & Alcohol Counseling or other Human Behavior Science. Two years experience with child welfare, adoption and foster care preferred. Training and compliance with the Hague treaty factors when working on intercounty adoptions. Must be a licensed driver with access to a reliable automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements. Knowledge and Skills: Established social work and case management practices. Computer programs and time management skills. Social work code of ethics. Knowledge of Legal processes and procedures. Knowledge of accreditation and licensure standards, counseling theories and practices. Mental Health Assessment and diagnosis. Therapeutic models and interventions. Foster care and adoptive issues. Hague compliance factors and required training for intercountry adoptions. Effective presentation skills. Self-motivated and self-management skills. Ability to function on a team. Effective skills in written and verbal communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. We are an equal opportunity employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, pregnancy, creed, genetic information, gender identity, status as protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, LFCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.