Lutheran Family & Children's Services of Missouri is seeking a compassionate, professional Social Worker II or Case Manager II for the Columbia Office. They will have the opportunity to provide and maintain child welfare services, counseling and case management services to individuals, families and groups that include birth, foster and adoptive families in the Mid Missouri area.
We have openings for part-time and full-time positions. These positions may be filled as a Case Manager II or Social Worker II, depending upon qualifications of the selected individual.
DUTIES
Provide effective counseling and case management to 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
REQUIRED Education & Experience:
Case Manager II - Master's Degree in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Guidance Counseling or Drug & Alcohol Counseling or other Human Behavior Science.
Social Worker II – Must possess MSW.
Two years experience with Child Welfare and Adoption and Foster Care. Training and compliance with the Hague treaty factors when working on intercountry adoptions.
Must be a licensed driver with access to a reliable automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements.
Skills and Abilities: 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.
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