Community Resource Person

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

PTO Frontload up to 24 hours

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Medical plans with HSA & FSA

Dental and Vision plans

Life insurance

Career development opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota (LSS) is seeking a dedicated professional to support youth in foster care as they transition to independent adulthood in South Dakota. This full-time role involves comprehensive case management, life skills training, and coordination with DSS and community partners to promote youth self-advocacy.

A $600 sign-on bonus is available for external candidates. Responsibilities include developing tailored transition plans, mentoring, regional events, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field.
• 1–2 years related experience required.
• Must be at least 21 years old and pass agency background checks.
• Requires active auto-insurance and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual needs and provide comprehensive case management.
• Provide life skills training and direct support with housing, employment, education, and healthcare.
• Coordinate with DSS staff, foster parents, residential facilities, and partners to develop transition plans.
• Organize mentoring opportunities and youth advocacy groups; coordinate regional events and teen conference in Rapid City.

Skills

Case management

Life skills training

Direct client support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Licensed Social Worker

Job description

Join a Mission-Driven Team

Our values serve as the foundation for who we are and how we operate our business at LSS. We center our teams around our whole-person, family centered approach to care, and continuum of service.

You Belong at Lutheran Social Services

LSS Community Resource Program

is seeking a dedicated person to support South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) youth in foster care as they transition to independent adulthood.

This position may be eligible for $600 Sign on Bonus

HOURS

Full-time, 40hours, Monday- Friday; occasional extended hours, as needed.

SALARY

Dependent on experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS

LSS is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• $600 Hiring bonus* external candidates only
• PTO Time Frontload Up to 24 Hours for benefit-eligible employees
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) 3% match
• Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options, with HSA & FSA options
• Dental and Vision plans
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will assess individual needs and provide comprehensive case management, life skills training, and direct support with housing, employment, education, and healthcare. Acting as a central liaison, you will collaborate with DSS staff, foster parents, residential facilities, and community partners to develop tailored transition plans and promote youth self-advocacy. Additionally, you will build mentoring opportunities, facilitate youth advocacy group across Western and Southwestern South Dakota, and coordinate impactful regional events including biannual independent living workshops and the annual teen conference in Rapid City to educate youth and equip foster parents with vital resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, plus one to two years related experience is required.
• Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Social Work Associate through the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners is preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age, is required.
• Must successfully complete all agency background checks, is required.
• Requires active auto-insurance, a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one with approved driver status.

LSS Expectations & Core Values

At LSS, we are committed to upholding the following values in all aspects of our work:

Compassionate - We engage with empathy and provide non-judgmental services.
Appreciative - We recognize and develop the strengths of our clients and employees.
Respectful - We build professional and collaborative relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues.
Ethical - We uphold high standards of integrity and quality in all actions.
Strategic - We anticipate and respond proactively to community needs.

LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Please note: 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.