Foster & Adoption Family Development Specialist

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota; Lake Andes (SD); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

PTO frontload

Paid holidays

401(k) match

Health plans with HSA/FSA options

Dental and Vision plans

Life insurance

Career development

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Zusammenfassung

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota is hiring a Family Development Specialist to guide foster and kinship families through licensing and home studies, partnering with families to complete assessments and connect them with resources. You will collaborate with SD DSS/CPS and support adoptive families in achieving permanency.

The role requires licensure eligibility, a bachelor’s in social work or related field, and a valid driver’s license, with opportunities for professional growth,

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.
• Must successfully 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 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

Driver's license

Client-focused care

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 hiring a Family Development Specialist to guide foster and kinship families through licensing and home studies, partnering with families to complete assessments and connect them with resources. You will collaborate with SD DSS/CPS and support adoptive families in achieving permanency.

The role requires licensure eligibility, a bachelor’s in social work or related field, and a valid driver’s license, with opportunities for professional growth,