Foster Care and Adoption Support Caseworker - NEW STARTING WAGE

"LSI is there to build up and encourage, support and develop connections for families and individuals, so they can experience a healthy life." Dawn, LSI Foster Care and Adoption Service Area Leader

LSI is seeking a Support Caseworker to provide services to clients and families in support of our NEW Statewide RRTS (Recruitment, Retention, Training and Support) Contract with Four Oaks in our Denison service area (Crawford and surrounding counties).

This position offers flexible scheduling. Workload is primarily remote but occasional travel to office locations for training and/or team meetings is required. Travel is necessary to meet the needs of the clients; LSI reimburses mileage expense.

DUTIES

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:

- Recruitment

- Inquiry

- Training

- Licensing

- Matching

- Placement support

- 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 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 role must also participate in an on-call rotation, as required.

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.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified applicants must have one of the following:

- A Bachelor's degree in Social Work

- A Bachelor's degree in a Social Work-related field with a minimum of two years experience within the child welfare field as a worker or foster parent

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. Bilingual candidates who are familiar with Latino culture are encouraged to apply!

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.

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 to diversity, equity and inclusion athttps://lsiowa.org/who-we-are/

Are you ready for the most challenging and rewarding adventure of your life? Join our LSI team today!