Social Worker - Community Programs

Job Description

Job Description

LSI currently seeks a Social Worker to work within our clinical department as part of the On The Way Home (OTWH) we serve in the Davenport / Muscatine / Clinton area and surrounding counties (Scott, Muscatine, Cedar, Jackson and Clinton).

What You"ll Do

The programs we serve help to support client transition by empowering families, enhancing family relationships, and supporting academic engagement and success. These programs integrate three interventions : Home / Family, School, and homework support. Receive referrals from JCS officials, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including Holidays. Respond(face-to-face) within 1 hour of referral with youth / family in the home, the office, or other safe neutral place. Provide direct services through use of assessment and diagnostic skills, curriculum-based skill teaching, crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy. Requires traveling by car to client's homes, an office, a community setting, or other neutral setting. Facilitate and attend family team meetings, as needed. Activities may occur during normal business hours, after hours, or on weekends. Share in on-call rotation (with incentive) to cover crisis and referral cell phone.

What You'll Need

A Bachelor's degree in Social Work OR a Human Services related field, plus one year full-time equivalent human service experience

How We'll Support You

On top of joining the best team around, you can also receive :

• A competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• A flexible work schedule
• A 401(k)
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Career-building opportunities
• Team LSI perks like pet insurance and cell phone discounts through Verizon

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 https : / / lsiowa.org / who -we-are /

Why You'll Love Working Here

"One of the things that I love about working with LSI is that it gives me a chance to make an immediate difference in my community." - Jose, LSI Program Supervisor

Ready to get started? Apply 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.