Family Support Worker, Bilingual English and Spanish (DC - MD)

Job Details

Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Home Office (Headquarters) - DC - Washington, DC

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
Bachelor's Degree Required

Salary Range
$56,000.00 - $56,165.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage
30%

Job Shift
Regular

Job Category
Health Care

Description

Job Description

The Family Support Worker is responsible for providing comprehensive support to the Social Workers that are supporting youth and families in LSS's domestic foster care program. This supportive position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, develop relationships with the families served, plan visits/doctor appointments and transport youth to and from visits with family, and the ability to de-escalate conflict with a high level of professionalism. Reporting directly to the Supervisor, Clinical Social Worker; the FSW serves as the most supportive role to the program. The FSW must be willing to transport clients, document interactions and enjoy working within a collaborative and dynamic environment that is mission-driven, results-driven and community oriented. The candidate must have a commitment to the mission of Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA).

Essential Functions

• Provides transportation for clients to visit with their families or attend regularly scheduled appointments
• Coordinates with the social worker and family, appointment times and locations.
• Inputs notes in FACES within 48hours of meeting with clients.
• Develops positive relationships with foster parents and birth families.
• De-escalate any conflicts with family members, as needed.
• Arrives on time, with client, to appointments
• Engages appropriately with clients despite any cultural or language differences/
• Other projects/duties as assigned for the overall benefit of the organization.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a human services.
• At least two (2) years of prior experience working with children and families
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have an ability to provide excellent and compassionate engagement with all clients
• Culturally competent: experience with different cultures, religions, and nationalities.
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality
• Must be reliable with time sensitive appointments
• Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions.
• Active motor vehicle license.
• Maintain a reliable automobile with adequate insurance coverage.
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.

Preferred Skills

• 2 plus years of experience in child welfare
• 2 plus years of experience in the foster care system
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Bi-lingual (Spanish and English)
• Ability to manage time well
• Ability to work independently and in a group.

 LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE NAT

 05/11/2024

 Washington,DC