Wraparound Program Manager

Lutheran Social Service•Sioux Falls, SD

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a Mission-Driven Team Are you passionate about promoting safety, stability, and connection for children, youth, and families in South Dakota? You Belong at Lutheran Social Services At LSS, we believe every child deserves to grow up in a safe, loving, and nurturing family. We work alongside families to build on their strengths, connect them with resources, and create lasting support systems that help children and youth thrive. The Wraparound program puts the family’s voice, strengths, and choices at the center of care. In this role, you’ll work directly with youth and families, bringing people and resources together to help them identify solutions and reach their goals. #YouareLSS In this role, you will have the opportunity to strengthen community partnerships, support families through challenging circumstances, and help shape the continued growth and success of the Wraparound program. A Day in the Life of a Wraparound Program Manager As the Wraparound Program Manager, you will provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to the Wraparound/Family Stabilization team while helping ensure children, youth, and families receive coordinated, family-driven support. Your day may include supporting staff with complex cases, co-facilitating Family Team Conferences, providing crisis consultation, and collaborating with community partners. You will also help guide the overall success of the program through strategic planning, budget oversight, program reporting, and identifying resources to support program sustainability. You will build strong relationships with community and program partners, represent LSS in the community, and ensure staff have the support and guidance needed to successfully serve children, youth, and families. Occasional evening consultation and crisis stabilization support may also be needed.

Requirements

Candidates must possess or be eligible to obtain licensure as a Social Worker or Social Work Associate through the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners. Obtaining and maintaining licensure is a requirement of this position.
Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, plus four years related experience is required.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must successfully complete all agency background checks.
Requires active auto-insurance, 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide information and intake services to families, referral sources, and community partners regarding Wraparound services and the C.A.R.E.S. model.
Facilitate Family Team weekly meetings and guide families through the Wraparound process, including developing individualized Plans of Care and Crisis Plans.
Assess family strengths, needs, resources, and circumstances to support individualized service planning.
Provide supportive counseling, resource coordination, and referrals to help children, youth, and families build on their strengths and access appropriate community and natural supports.
Maintain respectful and professional relationships with families, referral sources, and community partners while providing ongoing consultation and coordination of services.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in required systems, including CareLogic, and complete required program data and reporting.
Represent LSS and the C.A.R.E.S. Wraparound program professionally, participate in required meetings and training.
Travel as required to meet with families, attend meetings, and coordinate services within the community.