Family Development Specialist - Foster & Adoption

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota; Pierre (SD); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

PTO Frontload

8 paid holidays

401(k) match

Medical plans

Dental and Vision

Life insurance

Career development

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Zusammenfassung

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota (LSS) is seeking a Family Development Specialist to support foster and adoptive families. This role emphasizes compassionate, client-focused care and collaboration with the Licensing Team and SD DSS/CPS.

The position offers a $600 sign-on bonus for external candidates, a strong benefits package, and opportunities for professional development. Travel is required across multiple SD communities.

Qualifikationen

• 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 required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age, is required.
• Must successfully complete all agency background checks, is required.
• Requires valid driver's license and ability to obtain approved driver status, is required.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Client-focused care

Empathy

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Social Work Associate (SD)

Jobbeschreibung

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota (LSS) is seeking a Family Development Specialist to support foster and adoptive families. This role emphasizes compassionate, client-focused care and collaboration with the Licensing Team and SD DSS/CPS.

The position offers a $600 sign-on bonus for external candidates, a strong benefits package, and opportunities for professional development. Travel is required across multiple SD communities.