Social Worker, Resource Family Services Specialist
LSS of South DakotaAre you looking for a rewarding position where you can help ensure youth have a safe, stable home while their family heals? If this sounds like something you are passionate about, please apply.
AVAILABLE LOCATIONS: Aberdeen, Rapid City, Sioux Falls, Spearfish, Watertown, Chamberlain, Pierre, and Yankton
HOURS: Full-time, Monday through Friday. 8 am to 5 pm, with regular evenings/weekends as needed.
BENEFITS:
$600 hiring bonus*
401K Match
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans with HSA & FSA options
$20,000 company paid basic term life insurance
Employee Recognition
Employee Assistance Program
SALARY: Dependent on experience and qualifications
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Resource Family Services (RFS) Specialist assists families in navigating the process to become a foster or adoptive resource to children in the custody of the Department of Social Services. In this position you will provide training and complete home study assessments for prospective foster and adoptive families. You will be a valuable member of the LSS Resource Family Services Team and work collaboratively with the South Dakota Department of Social Services.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in social work or a related field, plus one to two years of related experience. The Specialist will be required to be licensed by the South Dakota Board of Social Work examiners – licensure can occur after hire.
Must successfully complete all agency background checks. Requires valid driver’s license and ability to obtain approved driver status.
RESPOND BY: October 15, 2024
An Equal Opportunity Employer
*Hiring bonus available to external candidates only.
SERVICE: Foster Care Services, Resource Family Services