Lutheran Social Service·Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Assist families in navigating the foster and adoptive resource process by completing home study assessments. Partner with families and the Licensing Team to provide resources and support for children in out-of-home placement.
Are you passionate about helping children and youth in out-of-home placement connect with family members?
If so, this position might be a great fit for you! #YouareLSS
We believe every child deserves to grow up in a safe, loving, and nurturing family. Our priority is to support and empower adoptive families, ensuring children find the permanency of a "forever family"—a place where they can heal, grow, and reach their full potential.
This position may be eligible for a $600 Sign on Bonus
We are hiring in multiple South Dakota communities.
Aberdeen, SD.; Rapid City, SD. and Sioux Falls, SD. Travel is required. Mileage reimbursement.
Chamberlain, SD; Lake Andes, SD; Martin, SD; Pierre, SD; Rosebud, SD; White River, SD. and Winner, SD. Travel is required. Mileage reimbursement.
Full-time, 40hours, Monday- Friday; occasional evenings and weekends, as needed.
Dependent on experience and qualifications.
Assist families in navigating the process to become a foster or adoptive resource.
Complete home study assessments for prospective foster and kinship families who are pursuing Foster Care and Kinship licensing and adoption approval.
Partner with families to complete the home study process, write the home study assessment, and provide resources and support to families throughout the process.
Be a valuable member of the Licensing Team and work collaboratively with South Dakota DSS/CPS.
Enjoys client focused care with a team that is dedicated to quality outcomes.
Likes working with the Children and/or Adult population.
Appreciates an active, challenging care environment that requires critical thinking.
Values autonomous professional practice.
Possesses motivation to help create and deliver high-quality client care in an energizing team environment.
LSS Expectations & Core Values: At LSS, we are committed to upholding the following values in all aspects of our work:
LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
As part of our hiring process and to meet accreditation requirements, applicants will be asked to complete a prescreen questionnaire.
*Hiring bonus available to external candidates only.
If you need accommodations filling out the application, please fill out the following form listing what accommodations are needed at LSS will address comments, questions or concerns. [https://lsssd.org/contact-us/]
Requires a bachelor's degree in social work or a related field and one to two years of related experience. Candidates must be eligible for licensure as a Social Worker or Social Work Associate in South Dakota.
Market context
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