Adoption and Permanency Support Caseworker

Lutheran Services in Iowa • Sioux City, IA

22h • 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• valid driver's license
• auto insurance
• a good driving record
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• strong verbal and written communication skills
• 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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