Community Resource Person

LSS of South Dakota • Rapid City, SD

8h

About The Position

The Community Resource Person supports South Dakota Department of Social Services youth in foster care as they transition to independent adulthood. The role assesses individual needs and provides comprehensive case management, life skills training, and direct support related to housing, employment, education, and healthcare. It serves as a central liaison among DSS staff, foster parents, residential facilities, and community partners to create tailored transition plans and promote youth self-advocacy.

The position also develops mentoring opportunities, facilitates a youth advocacy group across Western and Southwestern South Dakota, and coordinates regional events, including biannual independent living workshops and an annual teen conference in Rapid City. These events educate youth and provide foster parents with resources. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday, with occasional extended hours as needed. Salary depends on experience and qualifications. The position may be eligible for a $600 sign-on bonus for external candidates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.
• One to two years of related experience.
• Possess or be eligible to obtain licensure as a Social Worker or Social Work Associate through the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners within six months of employment; obtaining and maintaining licensure is required.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Successfully complete all agency background checks.
• Have active auto insurance and a valid driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one with approved driver status.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Social Work Associate through the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual needs of youth in foster care transitioning to independent adulthood.
• Provide comprehensive case management and life skills training.
• Provide direct support with housing, employment, education, and healthcare.
• Collaborate with DSS staff, foster parents, residential facilities, and community partners as a central liaison.
• Develop tailored transition plans and promote youth self-advocacy.
• Build mentoring opportunities.
• Facilitate a youth advocacy group across Western and Southwestern South Dakota.
• Coordinate biannual independent living workshops and the annual teen conference in Rapid City.
• Educate youth and equip foster parents with resources.

Benefits

• $600 hiring bonus for external candidates only, subject to eligibility.
• PTO time frontload of up to 24 hours for benefit-eligible employees.
• Eight paid holidays.
• 401(k) with 3% match.
• Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options, with HSA and FSA options.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level