Foster Care Social Worker: Secure Permanency & Safety

Lutheran-Social-Services-of-the-National-Capital-Are; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran-Social-Services-of-the-National-Capital-Are seeks a Social Worker for Foster Care to coordinate services for children in the DC child welfare system and their families. You will conduct assessments to develop permanency plans and ensure safety and well-being through regular visits.

Responsibilities include bi-monthly home visits, court reports, referrals for mental health and education services, and collaboration with the team to update treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program and licensed to practice social work in DC and MD.
• Knowledge of child welfare systems and guidance.
• Culturally competent with experience across cultures, religions, and nationalities.
• Experience in family therapy and/or trauma-informed therapy.
• Reliable and accessible transportation; valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide bi-monthly visits to children in foster care or birth homes to ensure safety and well-being.
• Develop and monitor individual and family treatment plans, and ensure permanency goals.
• Write court reports and present in court; ensure court orders are met.
• Refer for mental health, medical, educational, and placement services as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation in FACES and COMAR regulatory compliance.
• Facilitate quarterly team meetings to update treatment and staffing plans.
• Assist foster parents with home-based implementation of treatment plans and provide crisis intervention as needed.

Skills

Child welfare knowledge

Culturally competent

Trauma-informed therapy

Family therapy

Time management

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Data collection systems

Transportation

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

DC & MD social work license

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Data collection systems

Job description

Lutheran-Social-Services-of-the-National-Capital-Are seeks a Social Worker for Foster Care to coordinate services for children in the DC child welfare system and their families. You will conduct assessments to develop permanency plans and ensure safety and well-being through regular visits.

Responsibilities include bi-monthly home visits, court reports, referrals for mental health and education services, and collaboration with the team to update treatment plans.