ReNew Woman's Advocacy Case Manager

About the Role

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside refugees with compassion. As a Women's Advocacy Case Manager in the ReNew program, you’ll protect children and help women shatter cycles of addiction by providing expectant mothers with effective, evidence-based support that addresses past trauma and other root causes of substance use.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive case management services and life skills education, including conflict resolution, family planning, career planning, self-sufficiency, education, health maintenance, environmental health, role modeling, child development, and goal setting for clients referred by community resources.
• Develop a comprehensive service plan with a consumer and family-centered focus, including strategies for recovery.
• Develop a full-cycle birthing plan, including linkage and prenatal follow-through coordination.
• Locate and develop positive working relationships with local OB/GYNs or prenatal clinics, ensuring the woman is fully participating in prenatal care.
• Develop a parenting plan or “Plan of Safe Care” that prepares collaboration with Child Protective Services (CPS) at the time of birth and addresses the mother, infant, and family needs.
• Develop and maintain early intervention, WIC, and other community resources.
• Cultivate information sharing between all providers related to the woman’s progress and challenges.
• Coordinate the necessary interventions and services provided by multiple agencies.
• Provide home visitation services and maintain regular contact with the woman and baby.
• Facilitate parenting education using Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) during home visits.
• Complete paperwork within appropriate timeframes.
• Coordinate with Perinatal Cooperatives/Risk Reduction Specialists in educating medical community partners on stigma around pregnant women with Substance Use Disorders (SUD).
• Prepare a woman for birthing, including the potential for child welfare involvement in the event of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), and accessing a pediatrician familiar with prenatal exposure.
• Prepare the woman for living and care arrangements for the infant.
• Effectively advocate on behalf of the family.
• Maintain ongoing contact with service providers, including progress reports, status updates, and any other critical information, while participating in multidisciplinary meetings as needed.
• Coordinate team meetings that bring all formal systems together on behalf of the woman from pregnancy through 1-year post-delivery, as needed.
• Attend and participate in meetings, including but not limited to SUD/Child Welfare consortia and Perinatal Addictions meetings as needed.
• Provide appropriate care and community referrals as needed.
• Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to social services.
• Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each program/department.
• May be required to participate in Bethany-sponsored events.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s level degree in Social Science, Human Services, Behavioral Science, Psychology, Education, or a related field of study from an accredited college.
• At least three (3) years’ experience working with high-need families involved with substance use and mental health disorders.
• Demonstrated evidence of working with populations with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders or evidence of addiction coursework.
• Possess knowledge of systems that provide services for women and their families, including but not limited to maternal health, early childhood intervention, child welfare, or other related services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) approach and interventions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellent assessment and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality.
• Must be willing and able to work outside of normal business hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license and at least 3 years of driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany.
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate coverage.
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.
• Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

Benefits

• Access to training, professional development, and career growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility.
• Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks).
• Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify.
• Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program.
• Employer-paid long-term disability and group term life insurance.