Job Description
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, one of the Baton Rouge area’s largest integrated social service providers is seeking an innovative, proven leader as the Pregnancy Services Case Manager. The Pregnancy Services Case Manager provides counseling, case management, education, advocacy, and resource coordination to pregnant women, parenting mothers, infants, and families participating in Pregnancy Services, Sanctuary for Life (SFL), and St. Patrick’s Transitional Housing programs. Services include assessments, service planning, crisis intervention, pregnancy and parenting education, resource referrals, and support for clients experiencing unplanned pregnancies. The Pregnancy Services Case Manager assists women who choose to parent their child or pursue an adoption plan, facilitates adoption-related services, coordinates care for infants awaiting placement, and provides support to birth families as needed. The position also collaborates with community partners, conducts outreach and public education activities, and maintains accurate client records. In all cases, workers must demonstrate personal qualities of compassion and understanding, plus appropriate reflection of the ideals and ethics of Catholic Charities, notably a profound respect for the dignity of every person regardless of their circumstance or demeanor.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in the field of social services or related field. Preferred: MSW degree from an accredited school, preferably specializing in Children and Family Services is preferred. If the Case Manager is not an LMSW apply for licensure when appropriate is required.
• Competence in case management processes and information systems.
• Experience with anti-poverty, federal and state programs and various emergency assistance and resources.
• Experience with Pregnancy Counseling, Education and Facilitation through the Adoption Process for Birth Families, and Performance Quality Improvement/Contract Compliance.
• Experience with Community Outreach and Continuing Education.
• Completion of background checks such as driving record, criminal record, and sex offense registry, state and local police records, or national sources such as FBI and E-Verify as required by funding agencies or determined necessary by Catholic Charities and results must be satisfactory to CCDBR, its representatives, employees, or agents as an essential requirement of employment.
• Valid Driver’s license and current proof of insurance required.
Other Qualifications:
• Working knowledge of MS Office and client management database software
• Strong writing skills.
• Exercises good judgment and ability to lead change
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic team and build strong working relationships
• Ability to take initiative and make difficult decisions when necessary
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
Physical Demands:
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, speaking, reading, writing, typing, and seeing up to 8 hours per day. Occasionally carrying / lifting to 20 lbs., reaching above shoulder level, bending, and gripping/grasping. Frequent repetitive movement of upper/lower extremities.
• Occasionally driving automobiles and mini vans.
Work Environment:
• This position at a minimum requires office presence during normal business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and as an exempt/salaried position occasional assignments on weekends and after hours may be required.
• Work is generally performed in an office environment, with standard office equipment. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust etc.
• When the agency responds to disasters, performing duties outside primary job responsibilities both in the office and at off-site locations may be requested.
Job Type: Full Time Employee (Exempt)
Qualified applicants interested in this position should apply.
