Social Worker-Family Development Specialist
LSS of South Dakota • Pierre, SD4d
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Social Worker-Family Development Specialist
LSS of South Dakota•Pierre, SD
About The Position
The Family Development Specialist helps families navigate the process of becoming foster or adoptive resources. The role completes home study assessments for prospective foster and kinship families pursuing foster care and kinship licensing and adoption approval. The specialist partners with families throughout the home study process, writes assessments, and provides resources and support. The position is part of the Licensing Team and works collaboratively with South Dakota DSS/CPS. Positions are available in Aberdeen and Sioux Falls as onsite/in-office roles, and in rural communities as remote/community-based roles. Travel is required, with mileage reimbursement. Work is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. Salary depends on experience and qualifications. The position may be eligible for a $600 sign-on bonus for external candidates. LSS describes its work as supporting and empowering adoptive families so children can find a safe, loving, nurturing permanent family. The organization emphasizes compassionate, appreciative, respectful, ethical, and strategic service.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.
- One to two years of related experience.
- Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Social Work Associate through the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must successfully complete all agency background checks.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain approved driver status.
- Ability to travel for the role.
Responsibilities
- Assist families in navigating the process to become foster or adoptive resources.
- Complete home study assessments for prospective foster and kinship families pursuing foster care and kinship licensing and adoption approval.
- Partner with families to complete the home study process and write home study assessments.
- Provide resources and support to families throughout the home study process.
- Work as a member of the Licensing Team and collaborate with South Dakota DSS/CPS.
Benefits
- $600 hiring/sign-on bonus for external candidates only; position may be eligible.
- PTO time frontload 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.
- Mileage reimbursement.
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