Position type: Full-time
Estimated: $36,000 - $48,000 a year
Location: Aberdeen, SD
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
SERVICE: Foster Care Services, Kinship
AVAILABLE LOCATIONS: Aberdeen, Brookings, Huron, or Watertown
HOURS: Full time; 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday with occasional evening/weekend hours.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Kinship Locator works with a child’s team to identify, locate, and engage relatives for children in South Dakota DSS/CPS custody. In this position, you will connect with the child, biological parents, DSS/CPS staff, ICWA, and other team members to identify potential placement options or family connections that best meet the child’s needs. You will use various search tools and resources to locate and connect with relative resources. The Kinship Locator is a valuable member of the LSS Kinship Team and works collaboratively with South Dakota DSS/CPS.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in social work or in a related field preferred, and one to two years related experience. Licensed as a Social Worker or Social Work Associate (or the ability to be licensed) through the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners. Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must successfully complete all agency background checks. Requires valid driver’s license and ability to obtain approved driver status.
SALARY: Dependent on experience and qualifications
BENEFITS:
$600 hiring bonus\*
401K Match
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans with HSA & FSA options
RESPOND BY: open until filled
An Equal Opportunity Employer
*
Hiring bonus available to external candidates only.
Job Type: Full-time
SERVICE: Foster Care Services, Kinship
AVAILABLE LOCATIONS: Aberdeen, Brookings, Huron, or Watertown
HOURS: Full time; 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday with occasional evening/weekend hours.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Kinship Locator works with a child’s team to identify, locate, and engage relatives for children in South Dakota DSS/CPS custody. In this position, you will connect with the child, biological parents, DSS/CPS staff, ICWA, and other team members to identify potential placement options or family connections that best meet the child’s needs. You will use various search tools and resources to locate and connect with relative resources. The Kinship Locator is a valuable member of the LSS Kinship Team and works collaboratively with South Dakota DSS/CPS.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in social work or in a related field preferred, and one to two years related experience. Licensed as a Social Worker or Social Work Associate (or the ability to be licensed) through the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners. Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must successfully complete all agency background checks. Requires valid driver’s license and ability to obtain approved driver status.
SALARY: Dependent on experience and qualifications
BENEFITS:
$600 hiring bonus\*
401K Match
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans with HSA & FSA options
RESPOND BY: open until filled
An Equal Opportunity Employer
*
Hiring bonus available to external candidates only.
Job Type: Full-time
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