Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area Hiring for Social Worker Job at Remote Full Time

HERE IS A GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE, WORKING WITH AN AGENCY THAT HAS BEEN A PILLAR IN THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDING SERVICES FOR OVER 100 YEARS.

LET YOUR PASSION BE YOUR PURPOSE.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides professional trauma-informed counseling services to individuals, families, or groups receiving services within the CARE for Newcomers Program at Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area in one of three locations in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia. The CARE Program provides essential behavioral and psychosocial health services for vulnerable migrant adults and families. The ideal candidate will have extensive culturally responsive counseling experience working with asylum-seekers, refugees, immigrants, victims of human trafficking, and/or victims of domestic violence. The candidate must have a commitment to the mission of LSSNCA as well as the diverse refugee and immigrant populations which we have served for over 100 years in the National Capital Area.

We are looking for flexible scheduling to the needs of CARE program participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conduct intakes, psychosocial assessments, and trauma inventory; determine acuity, strengths, and therapy needs.
• Develop family-centered and culturally appropriate and responsive treatment plans and provide outpatient services including: individual counseling, family counseling, group counseling, and training using evidence-based and trauma-informed practices.
• Work cooperatively with members of a larger treatment or service coordination team, either internally within the agency or externally in the larger community.
• Responsible for clinical documentation, i.e., progress notes, patient assessments, service/treatment plans, and other forms/records as required in a timely manner. Maintain detailed case files and other documentation in 100% compliance with the CARE for Newcomers Program standards.

§ Develop, facilitate, and effectively present program curricula for classes or groups on human trafficking, substance abuse/mental health, and other topics.

• Participate in actively soliciting feedback from program participants through distributing satisfaction surveys or other approved means.
• Meet or exceed program productivity expectations on a regular and sustained basis.
• Participate in meetings and be an active member of the CARE Team
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 – 4 years of relevant experience working with vulnerable or migrant populations.
• Skilled in providing individual, family and group therapy.
• Knowledge and experience in trauma-informed practices.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with attention to details.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including good communication skills, “active” listening skills, and attitude.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Proficient in use of data collection, electronic medical record database and Microsoft Office products.
• Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality; compliance with all HIPAA regulations.
• Eligible to initiate, pass and maintain e-QIP background check-initiated by the National Background Investigations Bureau.
• Must pass required physical, TB test, and drug screening.
• Must pass required child registry clearances for the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $33.00 – $43.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Work Location: Remote