Pregnancy & Parenting Support Worker- Region 2
Good Shepherd Children & Family Services provides the highest quality foster care and treatment foster care, adoption, expectant parent counseling, maternity shelter, pregnancy services and advocacy. In response to the call of Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, to help those in need, we connect children with families and keep families connected.
POSITION SUMMARY
Catholic Charities of St. Louis, Good Shepherd Children and Family Services, is seeking a mission-driven Pregnancy and Parenting Support Worker to serve clients in the Jefferson, Washington, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, and Perry Counties. This position will be based out of Farmington, Missouri, and helps clients achieve healthy pregnancy outcomes, strengthen parenting skills, and create safe, stable environments for their children through assessments, individualized service planning, resource coordination, and ongoing support. The ideal candidate has experience in social services, case management, or counseling, strong relationship-building skills, and a commitment to serving families in accordance with Catholic Charities' values.
OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage a caseload of up to 25 clients, providing case management, counseling, education, and support services throughout pregnancy and early parenting.
- Conduct assessments, develop individualized service plans, and maintain regular client contact.
- Educate clients on pregnancy, parenting, and adoption options, supporting informed decision-making.
- Encourage involvement of birth fathers and family members, as appropriate and with client consent.
- Coordinate community resources, make referrals, provide crisis intervention, and collaborate with service providers to address client needs.
- Conduct outreach and represent the program at community events to increase awareness and referrals.
- Maintain accurate documentation, data entry, billing, and compliance with agency, funder, HIPAA, and confidentiality requirements.
- Participate in supervision, training, peer reviews, staff meetings, and collaborative team activities.
- Travel throughout the service area using a reliable vehicle.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 21 years of age
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited program of Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology with 3 years expierence. Master's degree preferred.
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance required.
Good Shepherd Children & Family Services does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Good Shepherd Children & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.