Social Worker-Family Development Specialist

LSS of South Dakota • Sioux Falls, SD

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping children and youth in out-of-home placement connect with family members? If so, this position might be a great fit for you! #YouareLSS You Belong at Lutheran Social Services We believe every child deserves to grow up in a safe, loving, and nurturing family. Our priority is to support and empower adoptive families, ensuring children find the permanency of a "forever family"—a place where they can heal, grow, and reach their full potential. This position may be eligible for a $600 Sign on Bonus Onsite/Hybrid/Remote: Position can be located at any of our sites in South Dakota based on candidate location. Travel is required. To apply for this position, click the link LSS of South Dakota Careers https://lsssd.org/careers/ BENEFITS: LSS is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future. Family Development Specialist Assists families in navigating the process to become a foster or adoptive resource. In this position you will complete home study assessments for prospective foster and kinship families who are pursuing Foster Care and Kinship licensing and adoption approval. You will partner with families to complete the home study process, write the home study assessment, and provide resources and support to families throughout the process. You will be a valuable member of the Licensing Team and work collaboratively with South Dakota DSS/CPS. You will enjoy this setting if you are someone that: Enjoys clients focused care with a team that is dedicated to quality outcomes. Likes working with the Children and/or Adult population. Appreciates an active, challenging care environment that requires critical thinking. Values autonomous professional practice. Possesses motivation to help create and deliver high-quality client care in an energizing team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, plus one to two years related experience is required.
• Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Social Work Associate through the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age, is required.
• Must successfully complete all agency background checks, is required.
• Requires valid driver’s license and ability to obtain approved driver status, is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists families in navigating the process to become a foster or adoptive resource.
• Complete home study assessments for prospective foster and kinship families who are pursuing Foster Care and Kinship licensing and adoption approval.
• Partner with families to complete the home study process
• Write the home study assessment
• Provide resources and support to families throughout the process.
• Be a valuable member of the Licensing Team and work collaboratively with South Dakota DSS/CPS.

Benefits

• $600 hiring bonus external candidates only
• 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 in the event of death
• 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
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees