Bilingual Child Welfare Social Worker

2 months ago
United States$85k–86kFull TimeSocial Work
✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE NAT as a Bilingual Child Welfare Social Worker in United States. Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Home Office (Headquarters) - DC - Washington, DC 20036Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Master's of Social Work RequiredSalary Range: $85,000.00 - $86,000.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide case management for children, and their families that have been placed in foster care in the Distric.
  • provide assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families to fac.
  • conduct safety assessments, determine service needs, and monitor progress toward case plan goals.
  • provide thorough information about where to go and how to apply.

Requirements

  • DC LGSW or LMSW: Knowledge or understanding of child welfare systems and guidance
  • Master’s degree (MSW) from an accredited college or university; licensed to practice social work in DC & MD
  • Culturally competent: experience with different cultures, religions, and nationalities.
  • Experience in writing cohesive and coherent court reports, treatment plans, contact notes, and monthly reports.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE NAT as a Bilingual Child Welfare Social Worker.

Key Skills

Case ManagementSafety AssessmentsFamily VisitationLiaisonAdvocacyRecord KeepingReport WritingTreatment PlansCommunity Resources ReferralTeamworkCase Plan DevelopmentMedical CoordinationBehavioral Health CoordinationFoster Care PlacementDocumentationOn-Call Rotation
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Industry estimates

Below Market
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68% below median for Social Work — negotiate

Implied $/RVU:
$17(-66% vs median)median: $50/RVU

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Bilingual Child Welfare Social Worker position at LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE NAT includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE NAT is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE NAT lists compensation for this physician position at $85k to $86k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($85k–$86k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Case Management, Safety Assessments, Family Visitation, Liaison, Advocacy, Record Keeping, Report Writing, Treatment Plans. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Bilingual Child Welfare Social Worker will provide case management for children and families in foster care in the District of Columbia, focusing on improving social and psychological functioning to achieve timely permanency outcomes. Essential functions include conducting safety assessments, fa...

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About LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE NAT

Health and Human Services
Washington, District of Columbia
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Protective Factors (1)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2mo ago