"Are you passionate about promoting safety, stability, and connection for children and youth in South Dakota?"

If so, this position might be a great fit for you! #YouareLSS

You Belong at Lutheran Social Services

We believe every child deserves to grow up in a safe, loving, and nurturing family. Our priority is to support and empower families, ensuring children find the permanency of a "forever family"-a place where they can heal, grow, and reach their full potential.

Our values form the foundation of who we are and how we operate. At LSS, we prioritize a whole-person, family-centered approach to care within a continuum of services.

We are excited to expand our team, LSS is seeking to fill one position in one of the following locations: Aberdeen, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls, SD .

$600 Sign-On Bonus Available!

HOURS: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, occ/wkend, on-call as needed

BENEFITS: LSS is committed to supporting employees with benefits designed to promote work-life balance and long-term well-being. Qualifying part-time and full-time employees receive: $600 hiring bonus* external candidates only 401(k) 3% match Paid time off & 8 Holidays Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options, 2025 plans including a comprehensive $1 monthly premium for a $5,000 coinsurance plan (full-time, single coverage) Dental and Vision plans with HSA & FSA options Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship SALARY: $72,000; Dependent on experience and qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Kinship and Foster Care Licensing Program Director provides leadership and oversight for the daily operations, quality standards, and strategic development of the kinship and foster care licensing program. This role ensures compliance with agency policies, state policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices while fostering a safe, supportive, and structured environment for staff, families, and partners. The Program Director provides leadership in program planning, financial management, staff development, and crisis intervention, ensuring the highest quality of care and service delivery

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work or related field, plus four years of related experience, is required. Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Social Worker Associate through the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners. Previous experience supervising and managing staff, is required. Experience developing, monitoring, and achieving budgets, preferable. Must be at least 21 years of age. Willingness to submit to record checks to detect criminal convictions of behavior harmful towards children, spousal abuse, distributing drugs or sex crimes. Requires a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one with approved driver status.

LSS Expectations & Core Values

At LSS, we are committed to upholding the following values in all aspects of our work: • Compassionate - We engage with empathy and provide non-judgmental services. • Appreciative - We recognize and develop the strengths of our clients and employees. • Respectful - We build professional and collaborative relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues. • Ethical - We uphold high standards of integrity and quality in all actions. • Strategic - We anticipate and respond proactively to community needs. LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Please note: As part of our hiring process and to meet accreditation requirements, applicants will be asked to complete a prescreen questionnaire.