BHIS Social Worker (O'Brien, Osceola, and Clay Counties)

Job Description

Job Description

If you have a passion for making a positive change in your community, Lutheran Services in Iowa is looking for you! LSI is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, full-time Social Worker for our Behavioral Health Intervention Services (BHIS) program to serve the following counties; O'Brien, Osceola, and Clay.

What We Do

Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) is a trusted nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening children, families, and communities across Iowa. LSI provides a wide range of programs including child welfare, behavioral health, refugee and immigrant services, services for people with disabilities, and support for older adults.

What You'll Do

Our Social Worker will provide skill-based interventions to address the behavioral needs of Iowa children and parents that accompany a mental illness diagnosis. The person in this role is responsible for building the behavioral skills they need to thrive in their home and in their community. In addition, this role will:

• Provide ongoing assessment to families

• Develop and make changes to the implementation plan based on a child or family's individual situation

• Evaluate a child or family's progress

The person in this role would work with our families on weekends and during evening hours. Travel is required, as families are seen in their homes, an office, or other community settings. LSI will reimburse you for mileage, and we offer flexible scheduling.

What You'll Need

Qualified applicants for this role must have one of the following:

• A Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a human services related field, plus one year of full-time equivalent human service experience. Twenty hours of child mental health training may be substituted for experience.

• A Bachelor's degree in a non-human services related field, plus two years of full-time equivalent human service experience. Thirty hours of child mental health training may be substituted for experience.

• Preferred applicants will meet the following qualifications:

• A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a human services related field, plus one year of full-time equivalent child mental health services experience

• A Bachelor's degree in a non-human services related field, plus two years of full-time equivalent child mental health services experience

• A qualifying degree and completion of 20 hours of child mental health training

Acceptable human service degrees include Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, and Human Services or Development.

LSI strives to empower Iowa kids and adults in their own language. While most of our LSI teammates speak English daily in the office, we can better serve our Spanish-speaking families by using their first language during home visits. Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged!

How We'll Support You

On top of being a family of caring teammates, LSI also offers a competitive salary and benefit package, including a 401(k), paid time off, and health, dental, life, and vision insurance.

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 at -we-are/

Why You'll Love Working Here

"I come to work each day ready to empower our families as they become the best versions of themselves. That's what our LSI family is all about." - Amy, LSI Service Coordinator

Ready for the most challenging and exciting adventure of your life? Join our LSI team today!

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, Sex Offender registry and a criminal history check.