Adoption and Permanency Support Caseworker

Lutheran Services • Sioux City, IA

26d • Hybrid

About The Position

If you're looking for a way you can make a positive change in your community, LSI is looking for you. LSI is seeking an Adoption & Permanency Support Caseworker to provide services to clients and families in our Foster Care and Adoption program in Lyon, Woodbury, Sioux, O'Brien, Osceola, Dickinson, Clay, Cherokee and Emmett counties. What We Do As one of Iowa's most trusted human services agencies, LSI has a legacy of serving children and families for more than 150 years. Our Foster Care and Adoption services empower families and keep kids safe by recruiting, licensing, and supporting foster and adoptive parents in more than 30 western Iowa counties. You can make a direct impact on the lives of the children and families we are privileged to serve. "LSI is there to build up and encourage families and individuals, so they can experience a healthy life." Dawn, LSI Foster Care and Adoption Service Area Leader What You'll Do The Adoption & Permanency Support Caseworker is a specialized role that is responsible to work with children and their adoptive, kinship, or sub-gaurdianship family to assure stability and prevent disruption. Successful completion of work will require use of assessment and diagnostic skills, varying treatment modalities and behavior interventions, crisis intervention, information and coordination of treatment services (case management), arranging for recreation and respite, other supportive activities, and advocacy. The Adoption and Permanency Support Caseworker will work a hybrid of remote and in-person casework, with the expectation to work from the nearest LSI office at least weekly (more during the training process). Excellent communication skills are required. It is beneficial to have a strong understanding of Native American Culture and Traditions. Experience with Adoption and understanding the impact of trauma is recommended. The Adoption & Permanency Support Caseworker will be expected to complete job responsibilities by traveling by car to client homes, at an office or other community settings, or by telephone. These activities may occur during normal business hours, after hours, or on weekends. What You'll Need Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, behavioral sciences or a related field and a minimum of 1 year experience in child welfare services. Desired candidates will have strong verbal and written communication skills. How We'll Support You On top of joining the best team around, you can also receive: A competitive salary Comprehensive benefits A 401(k) A flexible schedule Generous paid time off Health, dental, life, and vision insurance Career-building opportunities Special Team LSI perks like gym discounts, pet insurance, and cell phone discounts through Verizon As a non-profit employer many employees also can qualify for student loan forgiveness programs. Who We Are LSI is an equal opportunity employer. At LSI we respect diverse life experiences, cultures and heritages, and strive to provide that all voices are heard and valued. You can learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion at https://lsiowa.org/who-we-are/ This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, behavioral sciences or a related field
• minimum of 1 year experience in child welfare services
• strong verbal and written communication skills
• valid driver's license
• auto insurance
• good driving record
• ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check

Nice To Haves

• strong understanding of Native American Culture and Traditions
• Experience with Adoption and understanding the impact of trauma

Responsibilities

• work with children and their adoptive, kinship, or sub-gaurdianship family to assure stability and prevent disruption
• use of assessment and diagnostic skills, varying treatment modalities and behavior interventions, crisis intervention, information and coordination of treatment services (case management), arranging for recreation and respite, other supportive activities, and advocacy
• complete job responsibilities by traveling by car to client homes, at an office or other community settings, or by telephone

Benefits

• competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits
• 401(k)
• flexible schedule
• generous paid time off
• health, dental, life, and vision insurance
• career-building opportunities
• Special Team LSI perks like gym discounts, pet insurance, and cell phone discounts through Verizon
• As a non-profit employer many employees also can qualify for student loan forgiveness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees