Family Development Social Worker for Foster & Adoption

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota; Rapid City (SD); Hybrid; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus $600 for external hires

PTO up to 24 hours frontloaded

Eight paid holidays

401(k) 3% match

Medical, dental, vision plans (BCBS)

Life insurance (employer paid)

Career development & mentorship

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Mileage reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota is seeking a Family Development Specialist to assist families in navigating foster and adoptive resources. You will complete home studies and partner with families, providing resources and support throughout the licensing and adoption process.

Join a collaborative Licensing Team and contribute to the safeguarding and well-being of children in SD. Travel to multiple communities is required, with competitive benefits and professional development

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field.
• Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Social Worker Associate through SD Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must complete all agency background checks.
• Requires valid driver's license and ability to obtain approved driver status.

Aufgaben

• Assist families in navigating the process to become a foster or adoptive resource.
• Complete home study assessments for prospective foster and kinship families pursuing licensing and adoption.
• Partner with families to complete the home study process and provide resources and support.
• Work collaboratively with South Dakota DSS/CPS within Licensing Team.

Kenntnisse

Client-focused care

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Autonomous practice

Motivation to help

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Social Work Associate

Jobbeschreibung

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota is seeking a Family Development Specialist to assist families in navigating foster and adoptive resources. You will complete home studies and partner with families, providing resources and support throughout the licensing and adoption process.

Join a collaborative Licensing Team and contribute to the safeguarding and well-being of children in SD. Travel to multiple communities is required, with competitive benefits and professional development