Case Manager or Social Worker

Job Description

Let's be remarkable. Whether in areas of mental health services, child welfare, child and teen development, or disaster services, we continue to provide the highest quality of care to help families, children and individuals experience greater hope and wholeness of life. This is only possible with the help of a passionate team of more than 200 highly committed employees, who restore hope unconditionally every day. So why not join Lutheran Family and Children's Services of Missouri (LFCS) in starting something remarkable? LFCS is seeking a compassionate, professional Case Manager or Social Worker. They will have the opportunity to provide and maintain parenting education and case management services to pregnant and parenting women. This position may be filled as a Case Manager II or Social Worker I/II, depending upon the qualifications of the selected individual. DUTIES Provide effective 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 REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Case Manager II - Master's Degree in Psychology or Counseling. Two years of experience with Child Welfare and/or Adoptions and Foster Care. Social Worker I Bachelor of Social Work. Two years of experience with Child Welfare and/or Adoption and Foster Care. Social Worker II Master of Social Work. Two year of experience with Child Welfare and/or Adoption and Foster Care. Must be a licensed driver with access to a reliable automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements. REQUIRED 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; accreditation and licensure standards; therapeutic models and interventions; foster care and adoptive issues. 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. PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to utilize evidence based parenting curricula. Ability to understand and access community resources. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; climb up to 5 feet; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift up to 24 pounds and carry up to 24 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to access, enter, modify, and retrieve data on a personal computer. The employee is also required to read, write, and speak the English language. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. 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.