Case Manager

Lutheran Community Services NW is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with a wide range of services for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU: As an employer of choice, we’re deeply committed to supporting our employees, because when you’re empowered, our mission thrives. We provide resources, tools, and care that allow you to focus on what matters most: delivering Health, Justice, and Hope to the communities we serve. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind A 37.5 per hour work week to ensure work/life balance Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits to keep you and your loved ones healthy Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance Life insurance coverage at no cost to you Up to 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (based on hours worked) Up to 2 weeks of sick leave (based on hours worked) 12 paid agency recognized holidays 2 floating holidays to use your way 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching (eligibility applies) Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: Case Manager/Parent Coach will work with families who are involved with the ODHS Child Welfare system and/orresidein theTransitional Treatment Recovery Servicesprogram. Parent Coach will provide varying hours of hands-on parent coaching/education, interventions, and skills training to achieve behavioral changes in families where child safety issues are present. Provider is identified as a “Safety Service Provider” and will provide transportation and services in the community and in the family’s home. Will attend meetings and collaborate with ODHSCase Workers, communitypartnersand other agencies, which includes providing detailed andtimelyoral and written reports.Useevidence-basedcurriculum to implement andfacilitateparent education groups in a community living environment. Providea range of services in-home or community based, including parent education, modeling and mentoring, communication skills, self-care, home management, nutrition, etc. to support and achieve behavioral changes in families where child safety issues are present. Assess parental capacities related to child safety, well-being, and needs to help resolve child and family safety and attachment concerns Identifyand create goals in partnership with ODHS Child Welfare and client Provide supervised visits to children separated from one or both parents to ease the transition fromResource parentsor relative placement to home Mayoccasionallyprovide respitecarein the home or community, including recreational activities and behavioral monitoring Prepare curriculum and teach parenting groups as needed Worka flexible schedule to meet families’ needs and be available for crisis consultation; including occasional weekends andevenings andbe available forweekendon-call rotationonetimemonthly. Coordinate access and provision of services from multiple agencies, including establishing service linkages, advocating for serviceneedsand obtaining entitlements Work with a variety of individuals in difficult circumstances, including angry and hostile clients, disadvantaged individuals, families in provision of services, mentally/emotionally ill individuals, and developmentally delayed clients Identifyfamilies with drug and alcohol dependence, physical, and sexually abused children #J-18808-Ljbffr Lutheran Community Services Northwest