Licensing Caseworker

About the role

LSI Foster Care & Adoption is seeking a full-time Licensing Caseworker to serve counties in and around the Spencer area, including Clay and others as assigned. In this role, you will support prospective foster, adoptive, and kinship families through the initial licensing and/or home study process, helping them navigate the requirements to become licensed caregivers. This position requires travel throughout the service area as needed. LSI provides access to an agency vehicle when appropriate and offers competitive mileage reimbursement for approved travel.

Responsibilities

• Support prospective families through pre‑service training, home study process, writing, and submitting the home study packet.
• Work with families to complete assigned home studies for resource families (foster, adoptive, and kinship) within project timelines.
• Become very familiar with all licensing rules and adoption rules through the Department of Health and Human Services and Iowa Administrative Code.
• Maintain flexibility in scheduling appointments and work occasional evening and/or weekend hours as needed to meet family needs.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and a good driving record.
• Ability to pass an extensive background check including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, Sex Offender registry, and criminal history.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field (a bachelor's degree in education with one year of experience can be considered).
• Minimum of one year experience within the child welfare field.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Skills

• Well organized.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to complete initial home studies for prospective foster/adoptive families.
• Enjoy positively promoting foster care, kinship care, and adoption.
• Collaborate with others, demonstrate good time management skills, and build strong, positive relationships with child welfare professionals, staff, stakeholders, and clients.

Benefits

• Eligible for a sign‑on bonus.
• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with employer matching contributions.
• Generous paid time off accrual, paid holidays and flex holidays.
• Flexible scheduling opportunities for many positions.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Exclusive Team LSI benefits: complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, Nationwide Pet Insurance, Rainy Day Pal support, partnerships with Dupaco Credit Union, DailyPay advanced pay services, and more.
• As a nonprofit organization, LSI employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other student loan repayment assistance programs.

Schedule

• Flexibility required; occasional evening and/or weekend hours to meet the needs of families served.