Job Opening: Social Worker Public Adoption Services
- Company
- LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF
- Location
- FOND DU LAC, WI
- Posted on
- May 4, 2024
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private,
non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services
throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown
to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two state
area serving more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for
passionate, mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services
including outpatient behavioral health management, international,
domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support
services for children, youth and families, community corrections
programs and support services for adults with disabilities and/or mental
health concerns. Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people
improve the quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal
mission statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents?
If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the
following opportunity. Description Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin
and Upper Michigan is currently seeking a Social Worker for our Public
Adoptions Program in the Appleton or Fond Du Lac area. Public Adoption
works with children with disabilities involved in the foster care system
with the goal of helping them find permanent loving homes. Our Social
Workers provide case management for the children, prepare home studies,
and license families. Hours for the position are generally 8:00 am -
4:30pm (Appointments, with children, may need to be scheduled after
school hours.) Occasional nights/weekends may be needed. This is a full
time, benefit eligible role. The Social Worker-Public Adoption Services
coordinates adoption services. Services are provided to adoptive parents
and children, while working within agency policies, goals, and
regulatory requirements. May perform other duties as required. Examples
of services Expected may include (These are examples, not all inclusive,
and all services may not be provided by an individual employee.):
Assessment of youth and family strengths and needs. Care/Service
planning - children and families Care/Service facilitation - children
and families AGENCY REQUIREMENTS (Required of all employees): Must
comply with applicable service regulations as well as agency and
departmental policies and procedures. Must relate to people of varied
ethnic and cultural backgrounds, ages, and economic circumstances with
respect and dignity. Must support the Mission, Vision and Values of the
Agency. Represent LSS internally and externally as a servant leader in
thought, words and actions. DIRECT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS (Required of all
employees providing direct services): Promote client independence and
growth, consistent with the service plan. Provide services using a
trauma-informed and person and/or family-centered model. Provide
services utilizing... For full info follow application link. We are an
Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/W/VET/DISABILITY *****
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/E75BEBF92A5342FB