Support Caseworker - Foster Care and Adoption
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Lutheran Services in Iowa is hiring a Support Caseworker - Foster Care and Adoption. The Support Caseworker serves as the primary contact for foster and adoptive families across several Iowa counties, providing recruitment, inquiry, training, licensing, matching, placement support, and post‑placement follow‑up while ensuring culturally competent services and collaborating with the team to match children with suitable homes.
Key focus areas include Provide recruitment support for foster and adoptive families, Respond to inquiries from families regarding care and placement, and Deliver training on licensing and adoption processes.
Important skills include Culturally Competent Manner, Collaborate With Team, Communicate Effectively, and Collaborate With Foster And Adoptive Families.
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Council Bluffs, IA, USA | Foster Care and Adoption | Full Time
THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A SIGN-ON BONUS!
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 self-motivated Support Caseworker to make an impact in the lives of Iowa children and families in the following counties: Page, Mont, Pott, Fremont, Mills. 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. This position is Hybrid and Remote. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply!
What You'll Do
The 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:
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Recruitment
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Inquiry
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Training
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Licensing
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Matching
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Placement support
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Following the child leaving the home
The 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 we serve. 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 Health and 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 Need
Qualified 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.
How We'll Support You
In addition to joining a family of caring teammates, you'll also enjoy a competitive salary and benefit package at LSI, including a 401(k), paid time off, and health, dental, life, and vision insurance.
Who We Are
LSI 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 at https://lsiowa.org/who-we-are/
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.
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