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
We are hiring in multiple South Dakota communities.
Onsite/In-Office Positions Available In:
Aberdeen, SD and Sioux Falls, SD. Travel is required. Mileage reimbursement.
Remote/Community-Based Positions Available in Rural Areas Including:
Chamberlain, SD; Lake Andes, SD; Martin, SD; Pierre, SD; Rosebud, SD; White River, SD. and Winner, SD. Travel is required. Mileage reimbursement.
HOURS: Full-time, 40hours, Monday- Friday; occasional evenings and weekends, as needed.
SALARY: Dependent on experience and qualifications.
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.
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$600 hiring bonus* external candidates only
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PTO Time Frontload Up to 24 Hours for benefit-eligible employees
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8 Paid Holidays
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401(k) 3% match
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Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options, with HSA & FSA options
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Dental and Vision plans
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Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family
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Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship
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Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
As a Family Development Specialist, you will:
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Assist families in navigating the process to become a foster or adoptive resource.
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Complete home study assessments for prospective foster and kinship families who are pursuing Foster Care and Kinship licensing and adoption approval.
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Partner with families to complete the home study process, write the home study assessment, and provide resources and support to families throughout the process.
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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:
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Enjoys client focused care with a team that is dedicated to quality outcomes.
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Likes working with the Children and/or Adult population.
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Appreciates an active, challenging care environment that requires critical thinking.
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Values autonomous professional practice.
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Possesses motivation to help create and deliver high-quality client care in an energizing team environment.
Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, plus one to two years related experience is required.
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Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Social Work Associate through the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners is required.
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Must be at least 21 years of age, is required.
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Must successfully complete all agency background checks, is required.
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Requires valid driver’s license and ability to obtain approved driver status, is required.
LSS Expectations & Core Values
At LSS, we are committed to upholding the following values in all aspects of our work:
Compassionate – We engage with empathy and provide non-judgmental services.
Appreciative – We recognize and develop the strengths of our clients and employees.
Respectful – We build professional and collaborative relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues.
Ethical – We uphold high standards of integrity and quality in all actions.
Strategic – We anticipate and respond proactively to community needs.
LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
To apply for this position, click the link LSS of South Dakota Careers https://lsssd.org/careers/
External Candidates only eligible for sign on bonus*
LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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