Associate Director

Lutheran Social Service • Spearfish, SD

19h

About The Position

We believe every child deserves to grow up in a safe, loving, and nurturing family. Our priority is to support and empower families, ensuring children find the permanency of a "forever family"—a place where they can heal, grow, and reach their full potential. Our values form the foundation of who we are and how we operate. At LSS, we prioritize a whole-person, family-centered approach to care within a continuum of services.

Requirements

• Masters Degree and two (2) year’s experience in related field and supervision in Clinical environment, is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) year’s experience in related field and supervision, or equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Willingness to submit to record checks to detect criminal convictions of behavior harmful towards children, spousal abuse, distributing drugs or sex crimes.
• Requires a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one with approved driver status

Nice To Haves

• LPC-MH or CSW-PIP licensure or certification as an evidence-based practice supervisor, is preferred.
• Be a certified SCM Trainer and provide staff with SCM training.
• Be a certified Medication Aide.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and oversight to the regional supervisors and team leads, ensuring quality and excellence in the home study process and placement support for families.
• Working closely with the Program Director and state partners, fosters a consistent and stable process for supporting resource families while ensuring program effectiveness through staff supervision, operations management, and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Directs, develops, and evaluates staff in accordance with LSS policies.
• Conducts performance evaluations.
• Facilitates staff and supervisor meetings.
• Assists in the implementation of the program’s Annual Service Plan goals and outcomes.
• Maintains personnel files to meet legal requirements.
• Ensures that in-service training aligns with regulatory and program needs.
• Creates and maintains a safe, healthy, and organized working environment.
• Participates in clinical on-call and order writer rotations as qualified.
• Plays a critical role in advancing the LSS mission.

Benefits

• PTO Time Frontload Up to 24 Hours for benefit-eligible employees
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) 3% match
• Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options with HSA & FSA options
• Dental and Vision plans
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family
• Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees