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Pays $85K - $86K — Social Worker market median is ~$74k (300 jobs)

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Lutheran Social Services of the NAT
Washington, District of Columbia

Licensed Child Welfare Social Worker

Social WorkerIncludes callFull-Time
Posted 5mo ago

About the Role

$85,000 - $86,000. Day shift. On-call rotation. Travel 10-20%. Provide case management for foster care. Work in child welfare systems.

Join LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE NAT as a Licensed Child Welfare Social Worker in Washington, District of Columbia. 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

  • Incumbent will provide assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families to facilitate timely permanency outcomes.

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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $85K - $86K

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Work with LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF THE NAT in Washington, District of Columbia.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case ManagementSafety AssessmentsService Needs DeterminationCase Plan MonitoringFamily Visitation SupervisionLiaisonAdvocacyRecord KeepingReport PreparationCommunity Resource ReferralTeamworkTreatment PlanningMedical CoordinationBehavioral Health CoordinationFoster Care Placement

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
30%
CME allowance
30%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
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About Lutheran Social Services of the NAT

Health and Human Services
Washington, District of Columbia
51-200 employees
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