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: All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.
This individual will provide services to families self-referred and through DHS/Self Sufficiency to enhance family stability and child safety.
The individual will work with families in their homes and the community to conduct comprehensive screening to determine immediate needs, short- and long-term goals, and unique family barriers to create a collaborative goal/service plan.
Provides skills training to children, adolescents and adults to address immediate needs and implements a plan forward to overcome barriers in accessing resources to meet those needs.
Creates a strong rapport with professional boundaries and provides connection by referral to outside resources needed to further support the family in reaching their goals.
Collaborates with community partners and connects families to relevant resources to support progress.
Provide in-home services to children, adolescents and families Assessment of parental capacities related to child safety and well-being, basic need unmet and extraordinary barriers preventing family stability Help family members overcome barriers and identify strengths Report any potentially or dangerous situations to immediate supervisor immediately Use Motivational Interviewing, Collaborative Problem Solving, Wraparound, and other effective practices Help parents improve diminished protective capacities Knowledge of dynamics of high-risk families including substance use and behavioral health Coordinate case activities with Contract Supervisor, DHS/Self-Sufficiency, schools and other community partners Provide a range of services including parent education, modeling healthy communication skills, empowering parents to self-advocate, locating appropriate resources to meet basic and complex family needs, assist in barriers to home management, budgeting, stress reduction, stabilization of home environment, and other appropriate services as needed Maintain accurate and current client records documenting ALL client contact including weekly progress notes, short- and long-term goals, monthly progress reports, collaborative staffing reports with other SSP teammates, and completing initial screening and releases uploading to client profile within the electronic client record (ECR); sign documents to meet contract requirements.
