Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area

Case Manager, Maternal Home Visiting Program

Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area  •  $70k/yr  •  Washington, DC (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Home Office (Headquarters) - DC - Washington, DC 20036
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: Master's of Social Work Required
Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage: 10 - 20%
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Position Summary
The Case Manager provides intensive, evidence-based home visiting services to pregnant and postpartum parents and their families to improve maternal and child health, strengthen parent-child relationships, and promote family self-sufficiency. The Case Manager delivers trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based services, including assessments, care coordination, counseling, referrals, and advocacy.
Key Responsibilities
Direct Client Services
- Provide regular home visits to program participants, delivering education and coaching on prenatal care, infant/child health, breastfeeding, parenting, nutrition, and safe sleep.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments (health, psychosocial, safety, developmental) for mothers, infants, and families.
- Develop and monitor individualized service plans tailored to client needs and goals.
- Offer counseling and support around perinatal mood disorders, stress management, and family strengthening.
- Connect families with medical homes, mental health providers, social services, housing, employment, and educational resources.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate, timely case notes and data in the electronic record system in compliance with federal, state, and local program requirements.
- Complete required program forms (assessments, care plans, progress notes, consents) within designated timelines.
- Track and report outcomes for maternal and child health indicators (e.g., prenatal care, immunizations, developmental screenings).
Collaboration & Advocacy
- Coordinate services with health providers, schools, early childhood programs, and social service agencies.
- Advocate on behalf of clients to access benefits, rights, and resources.
- Participate in case conferences, multidisciplinary team meetings, and community partnerships.
Professional Development & Supervision
- Participate in reflective supervision, peer case review, and ongoing professional development.
- Maintain compliance with continuing education requirements for licensure.
Uphold program fidelity to evidence-based home visiting models.

QualificationsMinimum

Qualifications
- Master’s degree required in Social Work (MSW), Counseling, Psychology, Maternal/Child Health, Nursing, or a related human services field.
- At least 2 years of experience in case management, counseling, or direct services with pregnant women, infants, or young children.
- Knowledge of maternal and child health, infant development, trauma-informed care, and family systems.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and crisis intervention skills.
- Ability to conduct home visits and work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings/weekends.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic case management systems.
Preferred

Qualifications
- Licensed or license-eligible in DC (e.g., LICSW, LPC, LMFT, RN).
- Bilingual skills (Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, Dari, or other languages common in DC).
- Experience with evidence-based home visiting models (NFP, PAT, HFA, EHS-HV).
- Familiarity with DC community resources, Medicaid, WIC, SNAP, and maternal/child health systems.
Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area

About Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area

Since 1917, Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA), a human services and immigration relief and refugee welcome agency, has accompanied those in need throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. to foster resiliency, self-sufficiency, and access to opportunities. We provide services that last beyond just the initial arrival for families, youth, children, and individuals rebuilding their lives in the D.C. metro area.

LSSNCA is accredited by COA Accreditation, a service of Social Current.

Motivated daily by our belief in the inherent dignity of all, LSSNCA’s innovative participant-informed programs serve refugees, forced migrants, immigrants, children and youth, and underserved communities by filling in the gaps. Piloting initiatives like the area’s first camp for kids impacted by the HIV/AIDS crisis, originating local pro se asylum workshops for Afghan Allies, launching a Resource Center to serve as a community hub for all recently arrived program participants, and offering myriad trauma-informed mental health support services, LSSNCA strives to create an inclusive community of well-being where people thrive.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
Year Founded
1917
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