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LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF WI Social Worker Public Adoption Services in APPLETON, Wisconsin
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/6AE79B82BA9745E2