Remote Foster Care Support Caseworker — Sign-On Bonus

Lutheran Services in Iowa; Council Bluffs (IA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) seeks a compassionate, dedicated full-time Support Caseworker to support foster and adoptive families in western Iowa. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or behavioral health and at least one year in child welfare.

Travel to homes in western Iowa may be required; work-from-home flexibility is available. The role is a single point of contact for families, providing proactive support, navigating licensing rules, and renewing home

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, or behavioral health required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in the child welfare field.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with foster and adoptive families.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment.
• Inquiry handling.
• Training participation.
• Licensing support.
• Matching of families and children.
• Placement support for foster/adoptive families.
• Following the child leaving the home.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Cultural competence

Case management

Scheduling and organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, or behavioral health

Job description

Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) seeks a compassionate, dedicated full-time Support Caseworker to support foster and adoptive families in western Iowa. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or behavioral health and at least one year in child welfare.

Travel to homes in western Iowa may be required; work-from-home flexibility is available. The role is a single point of contact for families, providing proactive support, navigating licensing rules, and renewing home