Case Worker

Location:Communities in eastern Wyoming, including (but not limited to) Gillette, Casper, Laramie, CheyenneStatus: Part-timePosition Summary:Counsels clients concerning the options they have regarding an unplanned pregnancy, including factual information about each option, helping to develop an adoption plan if desired, preparing for the adoption process, and connecting with resources if no longer desiring to choose adoption. Also, establishes initial contact with prospective adoptive families for the Domestic and International programs. Works with prospective adoptive families in processing a domestic or international adoption.Minimum Qualifications:Minimum of bachelors degree in a human service fieldEssential Duties:To be a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ to co-workers, clients and ministry partnersCasework:To be a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ to co-workers, clients and ministry partnersHelps recruit, enroll, maintain, and work with prospective adoptive parents in assigned coverage area in processing an international or domestic adoptionWorking with prospective adoptive families in assigned coverage area throughout the adoption process and conducting home assessments which includes: 4 to 5 interview sessions with the couple, including individual interviews; conducting a home tour; ensuring all paperwork is up to date and in compliance with regulations and agency standards; educating and preparing the family for domestic or international adoption, birth parent ministry, and trans-racial adoption (if applicable); maintaining communication with the family throughout the process; and conducting post-placement/supervisory visits after placement of a child with a family.Counseling clients/families on the nature of international adoption.Completing home assessments for contract couples in assigned coverage area as assigned and needed.Pregnancy Counselor:To be a ministerInitial contact and meeting(s) with client in assigned coverage areaMaintaining regular contacts with client in assigned coverage area to provide counseling during and after delivery, including facilitating a good working relationship with the client.Counseling clients in assigned coverage area concerning the options they have regarding their pregnancy and adoption plan. Counseling sometimes includes additional family members and support system.Providing the client the means for spiritual growth, including sharing the Gospel, discipleship, and continued spiritual encouragement in a non-threatening way.Assisting the client in obtaining resources, including prenatal care, health insurance, and other individual needs.Obtaining information concerning the putative father and his feelings about the situation. In some cases, counseling the putative father regarding the adoption, which includes signing paperworkExplaining to the client the legal process of terminating parental rights and respecting her right to withdraw her relinquishments if within the legal period allowed.Visiting client in the hospital after delivery to have mother sign adoption paperwork. Arranging for childs discharge from the hospital and placement into interim care or the adoptive home.Serving as a liaison with interim home pertaining to the progress of each child under the workers care, including the childs progress, medical information, doctors visits, and other relevant information.Communicating with attorney regarding legal matters and specific case needs.Maintaining detailed records of client contacts, including case notes, assessments, court documents, legal papers, time sheets, medical and family history, and other required paperwork.Providing post-adoption counseling for birth parentsIntentionally connecting with referral sources in assigned coverage area on a regular basis. This includes first time contacts, conducting trainings regarding the adoption process, sending thank yous and building rapport.Sharing responsibility of ministrys after-hours emergency line.Secondary Duties & Responsibilities:Assisting in agency-related events, including the annual staff retreat, the annual banquet and anniversary celebrations both international and domestic.Maintaining good relationships with co-workers, including solving all disputes in a Biblically prescribed fashion. Representing the Agency in a professional manner in and away from the office. Other duties as assigned.Open/close the office for business at the beginning and end of each work day.Respond to email questions, web contacts, and other general questionsHelp in the maintenance of inventory of office supplies/orders supplies as neededAssist with running clearances and reference checks, as neededTrack and follow up with information meeting inquiriesAssist in volunteer recruitment and coordinationAssist with monthly newsletterKey Competencies:Adheres to the Employee Statement and the Statement of Faith.Spiritual MaturityDesire to serve GodSelf-DisciplinePerseveranceTreats everyone with dignity, respect, and considerationMakes competent, professional decisionsMaintains regular and consistent attendancePrays and leads others to prayPractices discipleship in daily activitiesUpholds the mission, vision, and values of LifelineExcellent communicatorRemains current in social work practiceDemonstrates effective interpersonal skillsWork Environment:Remote Home Office EnvironmentTravel would include family visits and home assessments in order to complete the Home Study or travel to visit with expectant parents & hospital visits in assigned coverage areaState Specific Requirements:Complete annual training/CEUs as determined by State regulations and Hague requirements, whichever is greater. 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