Case Manager or Social Worker - Kansas City

Case Manager Social Worker – Kansas City –Full Time

We are expanding our Parenting Services throughout the state of Missouri! 

Come join the LFCS Team and work for one of the largest and most well respected non-profit organizations in the state of Missouri!

We take pride in our 150 year history and our mission of empowering children and families to overcome challenges today so they can build a better tomorrow.  

WHY IS LFCS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK?

We offer work/life balance, a friendly and energetic atmosphere, competitive salary, comprehensive medical plans, a 401(K) match, a hybrid work environment for most positions and paid holidays, vacation and personal days.  We are also a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program!

We are seeking compassionate, professional Case Managers and/or Social Workers to provide case management, pregnancy counseling, and parenting education and support through our Pregnancy and Parenting Services in Kansas City and surrounding counties in Missouri. 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. 

Duties

• Coordinate and provide care to clients and build positive working relationships to meet their goals.
• Assess client’s needs and obstacles to achieving them. Create service plans and develop goals with the client and how they can achieve them.
• Counsel, advocate, and teach clients on the skills identified in their service plan, provide resources, and case management.
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate assessments, service plans and progress for reporting necessary to meet funder guidelines. 
• Establish and maintain appropriate, current community networks and interactions, in cooperation with program supervisors and staff.
• Continue professional growth and development such as cultural competence, social diversity, therapeutic and intervention techniques as related to job duties.

Qualifications 

Must be a licensed driver with access to a reliable automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements.

Case Manager or Social Worker Bachelors- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance Counseling, Drug & Alcohol Counseling or other Human Behavior Science. 

Case Manager or Social Worker Masters - Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Guidance Counseling, Drug & Alcohol Counseling or other Human Behavior Science. Two years’ experience with Child Welfare, Adoption, Foster Care, community resources and/or care coordinator. 

Please apply at:  https://lfcsmo.org/

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.