Support Caseworker - Lutheran Services in Iowa : Job Details

LSI is there to build up and encourage families and individuals, so they can experience a healthy life. Dawn, LSI Foster Care and Adoption Service Area Leader If you have a passion for making a positive change in your community, LSI is looking for you. The LSI Foster Care and Adoption team is looking for a compassionate, dedicated full-time Support Caseworker to make an impact in the lives of Iowa children and families in Pottawatomie and surrounding counties. As part of the LSI team, it is our job and our privilege to walk alongside the families we serve and empower them toward success.What You'll DoThe Support Caseworker is the single point of contact for foster and adoptive families in their area. Families rely on them to answer questions, concerns, or needs they may have. The Support Caseworker is responsible for providing ongoing, proactive support in these areas:- Recruitment- Inquiry- Training- Licensing- Matching- Placement support- Following the child leaving the homeThe Support Caseworker must provide all services in a culturally competent manner. In addition, the person in this role will collaborate with a team to match the best home for each child entrusted into our care. The Support Caseworker will be responsible for completing home study renewals and updates for currently licensed resource families within a set timeline. This position requires the individual to be familiar with all licensing and adoption rules through the Iowa Department of Human Services and the Iowa Code. To best serve our Iowa families, some travel to homes across western Iowa may be required.What You'll NeedQualified applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, or behavioral health with a minimum of one year of experience within the child welfare field.In order to improve family retention, the Support Caseworker must have the ability to communicate effectively and possess the skills, energy, and desire to collaborate with foster and adoptive families with children in their care.This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record, and the ability to pass an extensive background check, including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, the Sex Offender registry, and the criminal history check.How We'll Support YouOn top of joining the best team around, you can also receive:- A competitive salary- Comprehensive benefits- A 401(k)- A flexible schedule- Generous paid time off- Health, dental, life, and vision insurance- Career-building opportunities- Special Team LSI perks like gym discounts, pet insurance, and cell phone discounts through Verizon- As a non-profit employer many employees also can qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.Who We AreLSI is an equal opportunity employer. At LSI we respect diverse life experiences, cultures and heritages, and strive to provide that all voices are heard and valued. You can learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion at Are you ready for the most challenging and rewarding adventure of your life? Join our LSI team today!This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record and the ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.