Kinship Specialist — Foster Care Relatives Connector

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota; Belle Fourche (SD); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hiring bonus

PTO 24 hours frontload

8 paid holidays

401(k) 3% match

Medical plans with HSA/FSA

Dental and Vision

Life insurance

Career development opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Zusammenfassung

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota is hiring a Kinship Specialist to identify, locate, and engage relatives for children in custody across SD. You will work with the child, biological parents, DSS/CPS staff, ICWA, and other team members to explore placement options and family connections. Full-time, 40 hours weekly with some evenings and weekends.

Travel required; mileage reimbursement. Benefits include a signing bonus, PTO, 8 holidays, 401(k) with match, multiple medical plans,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, plus one to two years related experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must successfully complete all agency background checks.
• Requires active auto-insurance, a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one with approved driver status.

Aufgaben

• Kinship Specialist works with a child’s team to identify, locate, and engage relatives for children in South Dakota DSS/CPS custody.
• You will connect with the child, biological parents, DSS/CPS staff, ICWA, and other team members to identify potential placement options or family connections that best meet the child’s needs.
• You will use various search tools and resources to locate and connect with relative resources.
• You will be a valuable member of the LSS Kinship Team and work collaboratively with South Dakota DSS/CPS.

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota is hiring a Kinship Specialist to identify, locate, and engage relatives for children in custody across SD. You will work with the child, biological parents, DSS/CPS staff, ICWA, and other team members to explore placement options and family connections. Full-time, 40 hours weekly with some evenings and weekends.

Travel required; mileage reimbursement. Benefits include a signing bonus, PTO, 8 holidays, 401(k) with match, multiple medical plans,