Community Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Caseworker

Company: Lutheran Services in Iowa
Location: Spencer
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Lutheran Services in Iowa is seeking a full time Caseworker in our Community Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention program in Spencer.DUTIES
The Caseworker will provide direct services to clients, teach classes regarding specific community programming, and assist clients in accessing community resources. Will develop and implement strategies to address nonsexual risk and protective factors for adolescent pregnancy. The Caseworker will participate in efforts to increase community access to family planning services. The ability to engage the community in outreach activities, and build community & client relationships is a must.

Meetings with clients may occur in the client's home, an office or other community setting. Work will occur during normal business hours, after hours, or on weekends. Ability to travel to meet with clients is required. Must possess reliable transportation, valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and vehicle insurance that meets agency requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor's in social work or related human service field and one year of related experience. Acceptable degrees include: psychology, sociology, human services/development, and child development. Applicants with extensive training in children's mental health are welcome to apply; training will be considered in lieu of work experience.

This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.

At LSI, competitive compensation goes far beyond an hourly rate. For eligible employees, LSI pays for a portion of employee health premiums, offers a monthly wellness discount on health insurance premiums, and contributes to your health savings account each pay check. LSI will reimburse you for mileage, offer a 401k match contribution, and provide ongoing professional development training. In addition LSI offers a generous paid time off package. As a non-profit employer many employees also can qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.

It's their life. It's your career.

Make a difference in both at LSI!

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