Foster Care Licensing Specialist – Home Studies

Lutheran Services in Iowa; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Mileage reimbursement

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) Foster Care & Adoption is seeking a full-time Licensing Caseworker to serve counties in and around Spencer, IA, including Clay and other assigned areas, to help prospective foster, adoptive, and kinship families through licensing and home studies. The role requires travel across the service area; an agency vehicle is available and mileage reimbursement is provided.

Qualified applicants have a bachelor's degree in social work or related human services and at least

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related human services field.
• At least one year of experience in the child welfare field.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support families through pre-service training and home study.
• Complete and submit home study packets for licensing.
• Collaborate with staff and stakeholders to license foster/adoptive families.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Bilingual (encouraged)

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related human services field

Job description

Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) Foster Care & Adoption is seeking a full-time Licensing Caseworker to serve counties in and around Spencer, IA, including Clay and other assigned areas, to help prospective foster, adoptive, and kinship families through licensing and home studies. The role requires travel across the service area; an agency vehicle is available and mileage reimbursement is provided.

Qualified applicants have a bachelor's degree in social work or related human services and at least