Childrens Social Worker

Do you feel called to work in a Christian Ministry?

Do you want to work where you make a difference in the lives of others?

Join us at the Atlanta Mission, where we make a difference in the lives of over 1000 men, women, and children every day by providing food, shelter, clothing, counseling, vocational and spiritual guidance. We get to witness radical life transformations.

As a Children’s Social Worker, you will directly serve children and families experiencing homelessness or trauma by providing trauma-informed case management, social-emotional support, resource linkage, and advocacy. Through holistic and Christ-centered care, you will help children thrive in safe and nurturing environments and assist parents in building supportive, stable foundations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

Assessment & Intake 

• Conduct social work assessments for children post-parental intake. 

• Review and analyze documentation to determine appropriate service needs. 

• Build rapport with children and parents to ensure comfort and trust. 

• Develop individualized service plans tailored to the child’s developmental and emotional needs. 

Case Management 

• Provide ongoing case management, care coordination, and advocacy for children. 

• Collaborate with schools, clinicians, and external agencies to ensure continuity of care. 

• Maintain regular contact with families to monitor progress and adjust services accordingly. 

• Advocate for children's access to educational, mental health, and recreational resources. 

Support Services & Counseling 

• Facilitate or refer to psychoeducational and therapeutic programs. 

• Support children through trauma-informed practices, addressing emotional and behavioral concerns. 

• Provide parent coaching, emphasizing child development and positive discipline. 

• Deliver evidence-based support and counsel as appropriate to support emotional healing. 

• Provides support during school break camps 

• Provide transportation support when needed 

Documentation & Compliance 

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records in alignment with legal and organizational policies. 

• Complete necessary consent forms, case notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries. 

• Input data into internal systems to track service utilization and client outcomes. 

Crisis Intervention & Aftercare 

• Provide crisis intervention as needed to ensure child and family safety. 

• Assist in discharge planning and development of aftercare support. 

• Establish follow-up mechanisms to support long-term child well-being and stability.

You will uphold the following Christ-Centered values:

• Humbly Serve: You strive to live, Love and Lead like Jesus
• Faithfully Steward: You honor and wisely use the time, talent and treasures that God has provided
• Courageously Innovate: You are driven towards excellence, you continuously learn, adapt and improve
• Joyfully Celebrate: You intentionally appreciate and recognize all that God is doing in and through all the stakeholders of Atlanta Mission.
• Strength in Unity: You embrace God’s desire for oneness and kingdom-focused unity.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field (MSW preferred) 

• 1–3 years of experience in social services, child welfare, or trauma-informed care 

• Knowledge of child development, trauma, and family systems 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic case management systems 

• Strong interpersonal, advocacy, and crisis response skills 

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position (standing, sitting and/or walking)
• Must have the ability to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to communicate accurate information
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25lbs

Special Job Requirements:

• This role will assist the Family Services team with summer camp events as well as other "breaks" during the school year, where additional staff support is needed for programmatic events. 

• Valid Driver's License and good MVR driving record. This role is subject to provide transportation support when needed 

What we Have to Offer You & Your Family

• Insurance Coverage: 
  • Health Insurance: up to 76% of company-paid
  • Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability: 100% company-paid 
• Leave Benefits:
  • Paid Time Off (PTO):120 hours/year (or 3 weeks) during your first year
  • Holidays: Ten paid holidays per year
• Retirement Savings Opportunities (403(b) Plan: 
  • After one year of service, we provide a company match of 50% of your deferral up to 5%
  • After one year of service, we provide a 4% discretionary contribution, if you contribute at least 1% 
• Pre-Tax Savings Accounts:
  • Flexible Spending (FSA)
  • Health Savings Accounts (H.S.A)
• Additional Benefits at No Cost to You:
  • Travel and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Advocacy Services