Postpartum Specialist

Postpartum Specialist – Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services

We are committed to supporting at risk children and families, providing them with tools and resources to help prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment. As a Christian agency, we believe in living our mission and provide Christ‑centered care and support to children and families in need.

In response to this community‑wide challenge, Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS) provides 14 programs and services in 28 locations across Missouri, Texas, and Louisiana, offering children permanent homes and adults increased self‑sufficiency. This is accomplished through “The PCHAS Way,” which inspires the agency to be strength‑focused, family‑centered, and goal‑driven with every client.

Competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance options, voluntary life insurance options, paid holidays, and a generous 403(b) Retirement Plan. After one year of employment, PCHAS provides a 3% contribution and an additional 2:1 match up to an employee’s 3% contribution.

This position is most often housed in an office with normal office equipment (laptop computer, copier, office furniture). Much of the work other than scheduling and case documentation involves home visits, face‑to‑face contact with clients, and resource networking with other community providers. Reliable transportation and an acceptable driving record are required to provide in‑home services to families. When assisting with community events, the employee must be able to stoop, bend, stand, and lift over 25 lbs.

Status: Exempt

This position will provide postpartum‑focused therapy that is strength‑based, family‑focused, and goal‑driven Christ‑centered services to families with children 0‑5. The role reports to the Postpartum Supervisor and offers individual postpartum counseling services, including in‑home case management, attachment‑based parenting curriculum, and support in certain locations. The position also works with the Postpartum Supervisor to connect with local hospitals to provide “Bundle of Joy” postpartum boxes to new parents in the 4‑county area and to educate the community about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

• Be knowledgeable of local needs and available services for children and families.
• Publicize PCHAS presence as a professional liaison with the social service community and speak at churches and community groups when requested.
• Make home visits to conduct need assessments, develop plans of service, and provide holistic case‑management services to meet individualized needs of the family.
• Provide psycho educational parent training to equip families in becoming competent in demonstrating these skills with their children. Educate the community on postpartum mood and anxiety disorders through quarterly outreach presentations.
• Work with OBGYNs to connect with parents pre‑birth and pediatricians to connect with parents post‑partum.
• Assist and encourage families to advocate for and coordinate all needed services toward the goal of achieving self‑sufficiency.
• Maintain all documentation in the CSWIS data system in an ethical and timely manner.
• Communicate, collaborate, and organize with community partners to provide the best possible community resources for children and their families.
• Support FRC activities by participating in parent support groups and other outreach events.

Minimum requirements desired for this position include: an LMSW or LPC license (required); clinical supervision can be provided by the agency for those working toward an LCSW or LPC license. Applicants do not need to be experts in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders; training will be offered. Competence in conducting assessments, service planning, and providing case management and parenting psychoeducation is required.

The ability to work with a variety of human problems and competency in managing crisis intervention are required. Social work skills to promote empathy and positive professional/client relationships are required. Strong organizational skills, time…