Caseworker - SCL

Lutheran Services • Des Moines, IA

30d

About The Position

If you're looking for a side hustle with a flexible schedule while also making a positive change in your community, LSI is looking for you. Join our team today! Our Services for People with Disabilities team is searching for a dedicated, compassionate hourly part-time (10-23 hrs/wk or 24-29 hrs/wk or 30+ hrs/wk) Caseworker in the Des Moines area. Work 1:1 with people with disabilities and/or chronic mental health conditions to learn life skills to help them become more independent and live life with dignity. As one of Iowa's most trusted human services agencies, LSI has a legacy of serving children, adults, and families for more than 160 years. Our Services for People with Disabilities care for individuals across the state, from providing occasional respite care or weekly services, to 24/7 support in either a shared apartment environment or one-on-one care through our hourly supported community living (SCL) program. You can make a direct impact on the lives of the Iowans we are privileged to serve. An hourly SCL (Supported Community Living) Caseworker works with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or chronic mental health conditions. Our Caseworkers are there to provide support, assistance, and instruction in learning independent living skills like: Money management Socialization Cooking Personal hygiene It's important that the individuals we work with are encouraged to be involved in their community. Our Caseworkers will learn the basics of outcome-based performance measures, and help develop Individualized Service Plans that are reflective of the personal goals each of our individuals have. Schedules are flexible to meet your needs and the clients' needs. This position primarily works one on one with individuals in a mix of day, after-school and evening hours, mostly Monday through Friday. This role also has the potential to grow as more hours become available, and if desired.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS in human services, education, or human services related field. One year of related experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Non- human services and 1 year of human services related experience.
• AA Degree with 2 years of human services experience.
• High school diploma/GED with 4 years of human services experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, assistance, and instruction in learning independent living skills
• Money management
• Socialization
• Cooking
• Personal hygiene
• Encourage individuals to be involved in their community
• Learn the basics of outcome-based performance measures
• Help develop Individualized Service Plans that are reflective of the personal goals each of our individuals have

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• A flexible schedule
• A 401(k)
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Career-building opportunities
• Special Team LSI perks like pet insurance, and cell phone discounts through Verizon

What This Job Offers

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