Social Worker

LEGAL AID OF WESTERN MISSOURI
Social Worker - Independence, MO
 
Legal Aid seeks a full-time staff person for its Social Work Assistance Program (SWAP). This employee will provide targeted case management services to Legal Aid clients needing assistance with non-legal issues, such as:

• completing applications for Medicaid, Food Stamps, unemployment, and other public benefits;
• pursuing rent and/or utility assistance;
• searching for affordable housing or temporary shelter;
• searching for employment and training opportunities;
• seeking out affordable medical care and related services;

• advocating for clients and helping them understand and exercise their rights within the social service delivery system; and
• procuring documentation requested by attorneys to improve legal outcomes.

 
This employee will also handle a variety of project oversight and planning tasks, including:

• recruiting and supervising social work practicum interns;
• tracking and overseeing SWAP referrals, assistance provided, and case outcomes;
• updating SWAP policies, including formalizing evaluation practices and expanding written practicum procedures;
• engaging in regular contacts with Legal Aid staff to identify/educate about appropriate SWAP referrals;
• attending outreach events and acting as a point of contact with community partners;
• and performing other duties as assigned.

 
This is a full-time position housed in our Independence, Missouri office; however, the employee will work with all our offices and may occasionally be required to travel outside of the Kansas City metro area.
 
Legal Aid of Western Missouri offers a professional and friendly work environment with integrity and excellence as our guiding principles. We are an equal opportunity employer with recruitment efforts focused on ensuring a diverse workforce.  As with all job openings at Legal Aid, second language proficiency in a language commonly spoken by Legal Aid’s clients or potential clients, including but not limited to Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Somali or Dinka will be viewed favorably in our hiring decision for this job. The ability to speak in a second language, however, is not a requirement for this job.
 
The qualified candidate must have the following: a Master of Social Work degree; familiarity with community resources; strong written and oral communication skills; and a desire and commitment to assist in the delivery of high-quality assistance to low-income clients.
 
Salary:  $50,000/year + DOE
 
Benefits:  Medical & dental, life, vision, long & short-term disability insurances; 401K/match and retirement plans; paid vacation, sick & holidays; flexible spending account, parking and travel reimbursement; paid CEUs, licensure fees, and professional development; and qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
 
Please visit http://www.lawmo.org/careers/current-openings to submit your application, resume, and cover letter.
 
 
LAWMO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Those applicants requiring accommodation to the interview/application process should contact the Human Resources Department at HR@lawmo.org.